Yarram (Vic.)

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Analysis of ABS demographic updates for the surrounding region combined with new address validations by Districts since the Census points to a Yarram population of approximately 2,108 as of May 2026. This represents a contraction of 28 individuals (1.3%) compared to the 2021 Census, which counted 2,136 residents. The change is calculated from a resident base of 2,102 estimated by Districts following the ABS release of June 2025 ERP statistics, supplemented by 22 verified new addresses since the Census date. This population scale translates to a density of 19.0 individuals per square kilometer, indicating a low-density environment with substantial space per resident. Population expansion was mostly supported by interstate migration, which accounted for roughly 74.0% of all population increases in recent times.

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The suburb of Yarram features a balanced workforce distributed across professional and manual occupations with broad industry representation, an unemployment rate of 4.2%, and an estimated job growth rate of 3.8% over the prior year according to Districts statistical aggregations. As of March 2026884 local citizens are employed, with the jobless rate sitting 0.5% higher than the Regional Vic. average of 3.7%, while labor participation is notably lower, recording 50.4% compared to 61.1% across Regional Vic. Census data shows that a small proportion of 10.7% of workers operated from home, though this figure may have been influenced by COVID-19 restriction periods.

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The suburb of Yarram displays a median taxpayer income of $38,768 and an average income of $53,504, based on the latest postcode ATO statistics compiled by Districts for financial year 2023. These figures sit below the national average and contrast with the Regional Vic. median of $50,954 and average of $62,728. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates correspond to roughly $42,497 for the median and $58,651 for the average as of March 2026. In the 2021 Census, household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Yarram all fell between the 1st and 5th percentiles nationally. Income distribution shows the dominant bracket is $400 - 799 weekly, containing 35.3% of residents (744 individuals), whereas the leading regional bracket is - at . The concentration of of the population in weekly income brackets below highlights economic difficulties for a large part of the community. Even though housing expenses are relatively low, leaving of income retained, total disposable income sits in only the rd percentile nationwide.

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Residential property types in the suburb of Yarram at the last Census consisted of 85.1% standalone houses and 14.9% alternative structures like townhouses and apartments, compared to Regional Vic. levels of 90.1% houses and 9.9% other dwellings. Outright home ownership stood at 52.7%, tracking well ahead of the Regional Vic. average, while remaining properties were either mortgaged (23.1%) or rented (24.1%). The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,083 was far below the Regional Vic. norm, and the median weekly rent was recorded at $225, compared to regional figures of $1,430 and $285 respectively. Nationally, mortgage costs in the suburb of Yarram are much lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and rental costs are substantially below the national benchmark of $375.

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Family households represent the largest segment at 58.7% of all households, consisting of couples with children at 17.4%, couples without children at 30.0%, and single parents at 10.5%. Non-family households account for the remaining 41.3%, with single person households making up 39.0% and group housing accounting for 2.3% of the total. The median household occupancy of 2.1 residents is smaller than the Regional Vic. average of 2.4.

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Educational statistics indicate localized challenges, with university completion rates at 12.8%, which is substantially below the VIC state benchmark of 33.4%. This highlights both an educational deficit and a target area for future learning programs. Bachelor degrees are the most common higher education qualification at 8.5%, followed by graduate diplomas at 2.4% and postgraduate degrees at 1.9%. Vocational and technical skillsets are prominent, with 38.8% of residents aged 15+ holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.3% and certificates at 29.5%.

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Public transport networks feature 1 active transit stop within the suburb of Yarram. This stop is connected to 1 route, which provides a combined total of 40 weekly passenger trips. Access to transit is limited, with residents living an average of 606 meters from the nearest stop. Due to the residential nature of the area, most workers commute out of the suburb, with private cars remaining the primary travel mode at 84%, while 11% walk and 2% cycle to work. Vehicle ownership averages 1.3 per household, tracking below the regional average. A small proportion of 10.7% of residents work from home, based on 2021 Census data which may reflect pandemic-era conditions.

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Public health records show notable challenges in the suburb of Yarram, based on Districts evaluations of mortality statistics and chronic disease rates, with common conditions observed across both younger and older cohorts, alongside a low rate of private health insurance at roughly 48% of the population (~1,013 individuals). This level of coverage is below the Regional Vic. average of 50.5% and the national standard of 55.7%.

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The suburb of Yarram has below-average cultural diversity, with citizens making up 88.5% of the population, 88.4% born in Australia, and 96.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the dominant religion, practiced by 47.6% of residents. The most visible statistical overrepresentation is in the Other category, which accounts for 0.7% of the population compared to 0.8% across Regional Vic.

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With a median age of 53, the suburb of Yarram is older than the Regional Vic. average of 43 and significantly older than the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Vic., the area features a higher share of residents aged 65 to 74 (17.1%) but fewer children aged 5 to 14 (9.4%). The proportion of residents aged 65 to 74 is well above the national level of 9.4%. Since the 2021 Census, the 35 to 44 age group increased from 8.9% to 10.4% of the population, while the 55 to 64 group decreased from 15.0% to 13.2% and the 45 to group fell from to . Projections for indicate shifts in the age profile, led by a expansion in the to age bracket (adding individuals) to reach from while the to cohort will grow by a modest (adding individuals).

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Yarram currently has an estimated 88 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 53 children aged 0-2 and 36 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 4% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 38% by 2041 (to approximately 121 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 146. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been low, with approximately 7.3 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area among the bottom 20% of areas assessed nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.