Yass River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
459
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Yass River.
The postcode for Yass River is 2582 (NSW).
Yass River (2582) sits in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Yass River has roughly 459 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Yass River scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yass River's population at 459, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 13% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
459
Median age
45
Family households
81%
Lone person
13%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$380/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
459
Median age: 45
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Safety
Crime and safety.
16
total offences in 2025
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Crime data as of January 2025· State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yass River.
Local schools for Yass River
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Government School Catchment
Gundaroo Public School
Murrumbateman Public School
Aunty Agnes Shea High School
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Frequently asked
About Yass River.
- What is the Yass River postcode?
- Yass River is in the 2582 postcode, in NSW, in the Hilltops region.
- Where is Yass River?
- Yass River is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2582, in the Hilltops region.
- What is the average rent in Yass River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $380.
- What schools are in Yass River?
- There are 20 schools serving Yass River on this page, including Gundaroo Public School, Murrumbateman Public School, Aunty Agnes Shea High School.
- How walkable is Yass River?
- Yass River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yass River?
- Yass River is close to Bellmount Forest, Gundaroo, Nanima, Springrange, Lade Vale.
- What is the population of Yass River?
- The population of Yass River is approximately 459 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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