Yarrawonga · Suburb / Locality

Housing & Dwellings in Yarrawonga

Where and how people live — the homes, how they are held, and what they cost.

Lower living costs make Yarrawonga a more affordable place to live than most of the state. While home ownership is high, nearly half of all residents own their homes outright, which is far above the national figure.

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Where Yarrawonga sits — Median rent (weekly)

$290 ▲ +52.6%
  • $0–$25: 37 areas
  • $25–$50: 86 areas
  • $50–$75: 199 areas
  • $75–$100: 214 areas
  • $100–$125: 525 areas
  • $125–$150: 343 areas
  • $150–$175: 699 areas
  • $175–$200: 597 areas
  • $200–$225: 1183 areas
  • $225–$250: 724 areas
  • $250–$275: 1277 areas
  • $275–$300: 787 areas
  • $300–$325: 1282 areas
  • $325–$350: 618 areas
  • $350–$375: 935 areas
  • $375–$400: 570 areas
  • $400–$425: 763 areas
  • $425–$450: 288 areas
  • $450–$475: 415 areas
  • $475–$500: 176 areas
  • $500–$525: 204 areas
  • $525–$550: 79 areas
  • $550–$575: 125 areas
  • $575–$600: 70 areas
  • $600–$625: 97 areas
  • $625–$650: 21 areas
  • $650–$675: 54 areas
  • $675–$700: 145 areas

All suburb / locality areas, 2021. The marker is Yarrawonga — higher than 54% of areas.

Median rent (weekly) compared with the state and national average
Yarrawonga$290
3730, VIC $290
Victoria $370
Australia $375

Housing costs

Rents, mortgages and crowding.

The typical monthly mortgage payment here is $1,430, which is well below the Victorian figure of $1,859. Similarly, typical weekly rents are well below the national average at $290.

$290 ▲ +52.6%

Higher than 54% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $190
  • 2016: $240
  • 2021: $290

Median weekly rent paid by households renting their home.

$1,430 ▲ +3.1%

Lower than 63% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: $1,387
  • 2016: $1,343
  • 2021: $1,430

Median monthly mortgage repayment for households with a mortgage.

Weekly rent distribution

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In Yarrawonga, $200–$349 is the majority at 51%; $350–$549 is next at 28%.

Monthly mortgage distribution

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In Yarrawonga, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 45%, followed by Under $1,000 (26%) and $1,800–$2,999 (24%).

Owning & renting

How homes are owned or rented.

Home ownership is strong in Yarrawonga, with 46.1% of homes owned outright, far above the 31% seen across Australia. Meanwhile, 23.2% of households rent, which is well below the national figure.

23.2% ▼ -7.4%

Higher than 67% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 25.1%
  • 2016: 26.0%
  • 2021: 23.2%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are rented.

46.1% ▲ +7.7%

Higher than 65% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 42.8%
  • 2016: 42.7%
  • 2021: 46.1%

Share of occupied private dwellings owned outright (no mortgage).

How homes are owned or rented

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In Yarrawonga, the largest group is Owned outright at 46%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (28%) and Rented (23%).

Types of homes

Houses, townhouses, apartments and bedrooms.

Separate houses are the norm here, making up 84.3% of homes, which is far above the Victorian average. This preference for larger homes is clear, as 80.4% of dwellings have three or more bedrooms.

0.70 ▼ -36.4%

Lower than 86% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 1.10
  • 2016: 0.70
  • 2021: 0.70

Average number of usual residents per bedroom — a crowding measure.

84.3% ▲ +6.9%

Lower than 76% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 78.8%
  • 2016: 87.7%
  • 2021: 84.3%

Share of occupied private dwellings that are separate houses.

80.4% ▲ +8.1%

Higher than 53% of suburb / locality areas.

  • 2011: 74.4%
  • 2016: 77.0%
  • 2021: 80.4%

Share of occupied private dwellings with three or more bedrooms.

Types of homes

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In Yarrawonga, Separate house is the majority at 84%; Townhouse / semi-detached is next at 14%.

Bedrooms per home

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In Yarrawonga, 3 bedrooms is the majority at 52%; 4 bedrooms is next at 26%.

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Housing & Dwellings in Yarrawonga [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/sal/SAL22919/yarrawonga/topic/housing-dwellings