Yackandandah (Vic.)

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According to municipal population metrics compiled by the ABS and validated against new addresses by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Yackandandah has an estimated population of 1,942 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 66 people (3.3%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 2,008 residents. This shift is derived from an estimated local resident count of 1,941 by Districts, following the review of the latest ABS ERP release (June 2025) and incorporating 8 validated new addresses since the Census. Such a population size results in a density of 13.7 persons per square kilometer, indicating a spacious living environment. Recent demographic growth in the locality was heavily supported by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 78.0% of total gains, although natural increases and overseas migration were also positive contributors.

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The suburb of Yackandandah is characterized by a highly educated workforce with strong representation in public service sectors and an unemployment rate of only 1.9%, based on localized data aggregation. In March 2026969 residents were employed. The local unemployment rate is 1.8% lower than the Regional Vic. rate of 3.7%, and workforce participation levels align closely with the Regional Vic. average of 61.1%. Data from the Census indicates that a moderate 24.0% of the workforce worked from home, though this figure may have been influenced by lockdown restrictions.

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Tax data compiled by Districts for the 2023 financial year indicates that personal incomes in the suburb of Yackandandah are below the national average. The median income for taxpayers is $50,709 and the average income is $61,160, compared to Regional Vic. benchmarks of $50,954 and $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since the 2023 financial year, current estimates would be roughly $55,587 for the median and $67,044 for the average as of March 2026. According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes are moderate, placing between the 45th and 51st percentiles. Income distribution shows that 33.9% of the population (representing 658 people) earn between $1,500 - 2,999, which is comparable to the wider region where fall into this bracket. Once housing expenses are paid, residents keep of their income, indicating good disposable income, and the SEIFA index ranks the area in the th decile for income.

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Residential structures in the suburb of Yackandandah at the latest Census consisted of 93.4% standalone houses and 6.5% other housing types like townhouses and apartments, compared to 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings across Regional Vic. Home ownership in the suburb of Yackandandah was high at 46.9%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (36.9%) or renting (16.2%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,600 was higher than the Regional Vic. average of $1,430, and the median weekly rent of $306 was above the Regional Vic. average of $285. On a national scale, mortgage payments are lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are below the national figure of $375.

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Families make up 75.9% of all local households, consisting of couples with children at 29.7%, couples without children at 37.7%, and single parent households at 8.0%. Non-family households account for 24.1%, with lone person households representing 23.4% and group living situations at 0.7%. The median household size is 2.5 people, which is slightly larger than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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Levels of education in the suburb of Yackandandah are higher than broader regional averages, with 35.4% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 19.8% in the SA4 region and 21.1% in the SA3 area. This provides a strong foundation for knowledge-based employment. Bachelor degrees represent 22.5% of qualifications, followed by postgraduate degrees at 7.4% and graduate diplomas at 5.5%. Vocational skills are also common, with 35.6% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 12.9% and certificates at 22.7%.

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Public transport services in the suburb of Yackandandah include 3 active transport stops. These stops are served by 2 unique routes, which together provide 50 passenger trips per week. Transit access is limited, with the average distance to the nearest stop being 615 meters. Because it is primarily a residential area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars being the dominant travel mode at 91% and walking at 9%. Vehicle ownership stands at an average of 1.8 cars per household, which is higher than the regional average. About 24.0% of the workforce worked from home, according to the 2021 Census, which may have been influenced by COVID-19 conditions.

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Health outcomes in the suburb of Yackandandah are above average based on Districts assessments of mortality and chronic illness rates. The occurrence of common medical conditions is low in the general population, though it is higher than the national average among older and vulnerable cohorts. Private health insurance coverage is relatively low, held by approximately 51% of the population, which equates to about 991 residents.

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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Yackandandah is lower than average, with 89.3% of the population born in Australia, 92.5% holding citizenship, and 98.4% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 46.1% of residents, compared to 47.3% across Regional Vic.

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The median age in the suburb of Yackandandah is 50, which is higher than the Regional Vic. median of 43 and the national average of 38. The 55 - 64 age bracket is highly represented at 16.7% of the population compared to Regional Vic., while the 25 - 34 cohort is smaller at 6.4%. This concentration of 55 - 64 year olds is higher than the national figure of 11.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the proportion of residents aged 15 to 24 grew from 7.8% to 9.1%. Conversely, the 5 to 14 cohort decreased from 13.4% to 12.1%, and the 55 to group declined from to . Demographic models suggest that by the age profile will shift, with the to age cohort projected to grow by people (), rising from to .

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Yackandandah currently has an estimated 97 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 66 children aged 0-2 and 45 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 5% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 53% by 2041 (to approximately 148 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 213. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 11.6 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally.