New South Wales · Postcode 2388
Yarrie Lake postcode and suburb data
New South Wales · Phone area code 02 · 419 km from Sydney
Suburb snapshot
Yarrie Lake at a glance vs NSW
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against NSW
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Yarrie Lake vs the NSW average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Yarrie Lake | NSW avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,375 -NSW | $1,931 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $100 -NSW | $445 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $650 -NSW | $2,247 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 57 | 45.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 5/10 ≈NSW | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 16.1% +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.
Yarrie Lake is a remote community in New South Wales, with postcode 2388. It lies roughly 419 km from Sydney, classified by the ABS as remote Australia. The area is administered by Narrabri.
According to the 2021 Census, Yarrie Lake has a population of 73 with a median age of 57. The median weekly household income is $1,375, below the NSW average. The unemployment rate is 16.1%, higher than the NSW average. The Indigenous population is 9 (12.3% of residents).
Housing in Yarrie Lake includes a median weekly rent of $100, median monthly mortgage repayment of $650, with 22 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the NSW average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 75.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Yarrie Lake scores in decile 5 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Yarrie Lake is part of the Moree - Narrabri statistical area in New South Wales.
Yarrie Lake details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 2388 |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Phone Area Code | 02 |
| Population (2021) | 73 |
| Median Age | 57 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,375/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $687/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $100 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $650 |
| Average Household Size | 2.2 persons |
| Area | 172.5 km² |
| Population Density | 0/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 22 |
| Australian Citizens | 67.1% |
| Indigenous Population | 9 (12.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 16.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 5/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -30.3752451 |
| Longitude | 149.5388617 |
| Distance from Sydney | 419 km |
| Region (SA4) | New England and North West |
| Area (SA3) | Moree - Narrabri |
| Local Government | Narrabri |
| Federal Electorate | Parkes |
| State Electorate | Tamworth |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Sydney (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 13 (17.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 3 (4.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 10 (13.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 33 (45.2%) |
| 65+ years | 15 (20.5%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Heart Disease | 10 (13.7%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (11.0%) |
| Arthritis | 5 (6.8%) |
| Asthma | 5 (6.8%) |
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 | 8 (27.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 13 (44.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 8 (27.6%) |
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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.