Yellow Dam at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
4
Median age 73
The brief
What to know about Yellow Dam.
The postcode for Yellow Dam is 2371 (NSW).
Yellow Dam (2371) sits in the Inverell region of NSW.
Yellow Dam has roughly 4 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Yellow Dam 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yellow Dam's population at 4, with a median age of 73. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (63%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4
Median age
73
Family households
–
Lone person
63%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$163/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$139/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
4
Median age: 73
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
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Education
Schools in Yellow Dam.
Local schools for Yellow Dam
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Government School Catchment
Emmaville Central School
Ashford Central School
Bonshaw Public School
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Frequently asked
About Yellow Dam.
- What is the Yellow Dam postcode?
- Yellow Dam is in the 2371 postcode, in NSW, in the Inverell Shire Council region.
- Where is Yellow Dam?
- Yellow Dam is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2371, in the Inverell Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yellow Dam?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $163, for units it's $139.
- What schools are in Yellow Dam?
- There are 3 schools serving Yellow Dam on this page, including Emmaville Central School, Ashford Central School, Bonshaw Public School.
- How walkable is Yellow Dam?
- Yellow Dam has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yellow Dam?
- Yellow Dam is close to Wellingrove, Rocky Creek, The Gulf, Pindaroi, Bonshaw.
- What is the population of Yellow Dam?
- The population of Yellow Dam is approximately 4 (2021 Census). The median age is 73.
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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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