Yerong Creek at a glance
Median house
$360,000
-14.3% year on year
Median unit
$233,280
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
355
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Yerong Creek.
The postcode for Yerong Creek is 2642 (NSW).
The median house price in Yerong Creek is $360,000.
Yerong Creek (2642) sits in the Federation region of NSW. The median house here is $360,000, well below the NSW median of around $1.10M. Prices have moved -14.3% over the past year, well behind the NSW average (3%).
Yerong Creek has roughly 355 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Yerong Creek scores 8/100 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 2°C (cold). Annual rainfall lands at about 585mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Wagga Wagga AMO station, 51.6km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yerong Creek's population at 355, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
355
Median age
49
Family households
74%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $360,000 on a typical sale, well below the NSW median. Units come in around $233,280, roughly 35% below the house median. The 12-month picture shows a softening market (-14.3%), giving buyers more room to negotiate.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $72,000. Prices are well below the NSW median, which keeps Yerong Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
For sellers
With 12-month growth at -14.3%, pricing should anchor to the most recent six months of comparables, not last year's peak.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$360,000
-14.3% over the past year. Median unit price $233,280.
Sales data as of September 2026· sales-nsw
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$256/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$360,000
-14.3% annual growth
$233,280
355
Median age: 49
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.70% (median rent $256/wk against a $360,000 price tag). Units yield 4.46% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20263.70%
Based on $360,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 20264.46%
Based on $233,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026-14.3%
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: NSW Valuer General (PSI) · Sept 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
5-year trajectory
at -14.3%/yr
2021
$779K
5-year change
-54%
2026
$360K
Trajectory derived from the current median compounded at the suburb’s annual growth rate, not raw sale-by-sale history.
Safety
Crime and safety.
25
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.
8
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yerong Creek.
Local schools for Yerong Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Yerong Creek Public School
Henty Public School
The Rock Central School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
585 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.1°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
2.3°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Wagga Wagga AMO (52 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Yerong Creek.
- What is the median house price in Yerong Creek?
- The median house price in Yerong Creek, NSW 2642 is $360,000. The median unit price is $233,280. Annual growth is -14.3%.
- What is the Yerong Creek postcode?
- Yerong Creek is in the 2642 postcode, in NSW, in the Federation region.
- Where is Yerong Creek?
- Yerong Creek is a regional suburb in NSW, postcode 2642, in the Federation region.
- What is the average rent in Yerong Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $256, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Yerong Creek?
- There are 4 schools serving Yerong Creek on this page, including Yerong Creek Public School, Henty Public School, St Paul's Lutheran Primary School.
- How walkable is Yerong Creek?
- Yerong Creek has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yerong Creek?
- Yerong Creek is close to Grubben, Wrathall, Henty, Kubura, The Rock.
- What is the population of Yerong Creek?
- The population of Yerong Creek is approximately 355 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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Sources cited
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