Latrobe City Council
Yinnar
Yinnar at a glance
Median house
$390,000
Median unit
$224,640
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,021
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Yinnar.
Yinnar (3869) sits in the Latrobe region of Victoria. The median house here is $390,000, well below the Victoria median of around $850K.
Yinnar has roughly 1,021 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Yinnar 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 6 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yinnar's population at 1,021, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,021
Median age
40
Family households
71%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $390,000 on a typical sale, well below the Victoria median. Units come in around $224,640, roughly 42% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $78,000. Prices are well below the Victoria median, which keeps Yinnar on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$390,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $224,640.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-vic
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$245/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
$390,000
$224,640
1,021
Median age: 40
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.33% (median rent $250/wk against a $390,000 price tag). Units yield 5.67% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (16%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20263.33%
Based on $390,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 20265.67%
Based on $224,640 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202682%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: Land Victoria / DTP · May 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.
Safety
Crime and safety.
39
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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
20
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yinnar.
Local schools for Yinnar
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Yinnar Primary School
Yinnar South Primary School
Boolarra Primary School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Yinnar.
- What is the median house price in Yinnar?
- The median house price in Yinnar, VIC 3869 is $390,000. The median unit price is $224,640. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Yinnar postcode?
- Yinnar is in the 3869 postcode, in VIC, in the Latrobe City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yinnar?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $245.
- What schools are in Yinnar?
- There are 7 schools serving Yinnar on this page, including Yinnar Primary School, Yinnar South Primary School, Boolarra Primary School.
- How walkable is Yinnar?
- Yinnar has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 20.
- What suburbs are near Yinnar?
- Yinnar is close to Driffield, Hazelwood, Johnstones Hill, Delburn, Boolarra.
- What is the population of Yinnar?
- Yinnar has approximately 1,021 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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