Yarramalong Postcode
New South Wales
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Yarramalong Compares
Yarramalong vs the NSW average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Yarramalong | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,571 +NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $410 ≈NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,400 ≈NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 44 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 10/10 +NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -NSW | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the NSW average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Yarramalong is a locality 72 km from Sydney in New South Wales, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 2259. It falls within the Newcastle and Lake Macquarie region. The local government area is Central Coast (NSW).
According to the 2021 Census, Yarramalong has a population of 329 with a median age of 44. The median weekly household income is $2,571, above the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 18 (5.5% of residents).
Housing in Yarramalong includes a median weekly rent of $410, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,400, with 114 total dwellings. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 94.7% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Yarramalong scores in decile 10 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Yarramalong is served by Darkinjung Barker.
Yarramalong is part of the Lake Macquarie - West statistical area in New South Wales.
Yarramalong Details
| Postcode | 2259 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 329 |
| Median Age | 44 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,571/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $1,077/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $410 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,400 |
| Average Household Size | 2.8 persons |
| Area | 25.8 km² |
| Population Density | 13/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 114 |
| Australian Citizens | 90.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 18 (5.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 10/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -33.223 |
| Longitude | 151.285 |
| Distance from Sydney | 72 km |
| Region (SA4) | Newcastle and Lake Macquarie |
| Area (SA3) | Lake Macquarie - West |
| Local Government | Central Coast (NSW) |
| Federal Electorate | Dobell |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 73 (22.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 18 (5.5%) |
| 25–44 years | 70 (21.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 106 (32.2%) |
| 65+ years | 58 (17.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 10 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 33 (10.0%) |
| Heart Disease | 25 (7.6%) |
| Asthma | 23 (7.0%) |
| Cancer | 21 (6.4%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 7 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 12 (10.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 55 (50.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 43 (39.1%) |
Schools in Yarramalong
Suburbs Near Yarramalong
Same Postcode (2259)
More Yarramalong Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.