Yelta at a glance
Population
5,010
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Yelta.
The postcode for Yelta is 3505 (VIC).
Yelta (3505) sits in the Mildura region of Victoria.
Yelta has roughly 5,010 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.
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What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yelta's population at 5,010, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
5,010
Median age
43
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,010
Median age: 43
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Safety
Crime and safety.
11
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 December 2025· State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yelta.
Local schools for Yelta
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Government School Catchment
Dareton Public School
Merbein P-10 College
Coomealla High School
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Frequently asked
About Yelta.
- What is the Yelta postcode?
- Yelta is in the 3505 postcode, in VIC, in the Mildura Rural City Council region.
- Where is Yelta?
- Yelta is a regional suburb in VIC, postcode 3505, in the Mildura Rural City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yelta?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Yelta?
- There are 4 schools serving Yelta on this page, including Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School, Dareton Public School, Merbein P-10 College.
- What suburbs are near Yelta?
- Yelta is close to Merbein West, Merbein, Birdwoodton, Wargan, Cabarita.
- What is the population of Yelta?
- The population of Yelta is approximately 5,010 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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