Marchmont vs Yass
The verdict
Yass is more affordable, with a median house price of $741K versus $1.39M in Marchmont. Marchmont rates higher for education (63 vs 52). Yass rates higher for transport (64 vs 0). Marchmont is closer to the coast (143.7 km vs 150.9 km).
Scores
MarchmontYass
| Marchmont | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 27 | 59 |
| Transport | 0 | 64 |
| Education | 63 | 52 |
| Liveability | 22 | 60 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Marchmont | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 285 | 6,763 |
| Median age | 42 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $3,187 | $1,739 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 46.1% | 32.5% |
| Born in Australia | 80.0% | 85.7% |
| Avg household size | 3.2 | 2.5 |
Growth: Marchmont Moderate Growth · Yass Moderate Growth
Property
| Marchmont | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $1.39M | $741K |
| Median unit price | Data not available | $627K |
| House price YoY | Data not available | 18.4% |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $550 | $550 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | 3.7% |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | 32 |
Median price history
Safety
| Marchmont | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 92 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 59 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 74 |
| Domestic assault /100k | 0 | 488 |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 0 | 6,166 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Marchmont | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 4 |
| Government | 0 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 1,007 |
Transport
| Marchmont | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 64 |
| Train stations | 0 | 3 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 7.4 km | 1.5 km |
Liveability
| Marchmont | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 28.0°C | 28.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 11.5°C | 11.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 620 | 620 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 3 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 12 |
| Parks | 0 | 8 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 143.7 km | 150.9 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 237.7 km | 235.3 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 41.3 km | 45.7 km |
Population & growth
| Marchmont | Yass | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 285 | 6,763 |
| Estimated 2025 | 300 | 6,816 |
| Projected 2041 | 354 | 7,806 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.29% | 0.20% |
Common questions
Which is more affordable, Marchmont or Yass?
Yass is more affordable, with a median house price of $741K versus $1.39M.
Which has better public transport, Marchmont or Yass?
Yass has the higher transport score (Marchmont 0/100 vs Yass 64/100).
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