Yan Yean Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Yan Yean Compares
Yan Yean vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Yan Yean | VIC avg | AU avg | Greater Melbourne |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,520 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 | $1,943 |
| Rent/wk | $388 ≈VIC | $375 | $390 | $404 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,550 +VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 | $2,100 |
| Median age | 48 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 39.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Yan Yean is a locality 34 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3755. It falls within the Melbourne - North East region. The local government area is Whittlesea.
According to the 2021 Census, Yan Yean has a population of 246 with a median age of 48. The median weekly household income is $1,520, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 4.8%. The Indigenous population is 7 (2.8% of residents).
Housing in Yan Yean includes a median weekly rent of $388, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,550, with 81 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Yan Yean scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Yan Yean is part of the Whittlesea - Wallan statistical area in Victoria.
Yan Yean Details
| Postcode | 3755 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 246 |
| Median Age | 48 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,520/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $586/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $388 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,550 |
| Average Household Size | 2.7 persons |
| Area | 28.4 km² |
| Population Density | 9/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 81 |
| Australian Citizens | 87.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 7 (2.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -37.5474779 |
| Longitude | 145.1486206 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 34 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - North East |
| Area (SA3) | Whittlesea - Wallan |
| Local Government | Whittlesea |
| Federal Electorate | Mcewen |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 33 (13.4%) |
| 15–24 years | 27 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 45 (18.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 76 (30.9%) |
| 65+ years | 64 (26.0%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 44 (17.9%) |
| Asthma | 24 (9.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (5.3%) |
| Diabetes | 8 (3.3%) |
| Cancer | 8 (3.3%) |
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 | 10 (12.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 34 (42.0%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 37 (45.7%) |
Suburbs Near Yan Yean
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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.