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Yarra Junction 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 Yarra Junction Compares
Yarra Junction vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Yarra Junction | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,302 -VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $300 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,800 ≈VIC | $1,933 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 -VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% -VIC | 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.
Yarra Junction is a locality 57 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3797. It falls within the Melbourne - Outer East region. The local government area is Yarra Ranges.
According to the 2021 Census, Yarra Junction has a population of 2,875 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $1,302, below the VIC average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, lower than the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 38 (1.3% of residents).
Housing in Yarra Junction includes a median weekly rent of $300, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,800, with 1,046 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 81.3% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Yarra Junction scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
There are 4 schools in the Yarra Junction area, including Upper Yarra Secondary College, Little Yarra Steiner School, Yarra Junction Primary School and others.
Yarra Junction is part of the Yarra Ranges statistical area in Victoria.
Yarra Junction Details
| Postcode | 3797 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 2,875 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,302/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $613/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $300 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,800 |
| Average Household Size | 2.5 persons |
| Area | 17.5 km² |
| Population Density | 164/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,046 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 38 (1.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -37.779 |
| Longitude | 145.606 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 57 km |
| Region (SA4) | Melbourne - Outer East |
| Area (SA3) | Yarra Ranges |
| Local Government | Yarra Ranges |
| Federal Electorate | Casey |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 543 (18.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 300 (10.4%) |
| 25–44 years | 645 (22.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 707 (24.6%) |
| 65+ years | 674 (23.4%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 3 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 309 (10.7%) |
| Asthma | 271 (9.4%) |
| Diabetes | 141 (4.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 141 (4.9%) |
| Cancer | 102 (3.5%) |
| Lung Condition | 77 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 50 (1.7%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 58 (5.5%) |
| 1 vehicle | 346 (33.1%) |
| 2 vehicles | 362 (34.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 280 (26.8%) |
Schools in Yarra Junction
Suburbs Near Yarra Junction
Same Postcode (3797)
More Yarra Junction 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.