Yackandandah
VIC 3749 · Indigo
2,008 (2021) → 2,128 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Yackandandah is a moderate growth suburb in Indigo, VIC 3749, about 236km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $661K is around the same as the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 8/100, and is about 197km inland. Yackandandah has an overall score of 31/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 3749 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.93%), New Zealand (1.2%), Netherlands (0.5%), Germany (0.45%), Scotland (0.4%)
Top languages: Italian (0.3%), German (0.25%), French (0.15%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2024
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria (suburb-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Reasonable school mix
Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 1080 (above the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Yackandandah Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1092
Nearby (within 10km)
- Osbornes Flat Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 3kmICSEA 1003
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
No data
No cultural venues matched to this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
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Source: VGCCC (Victorian liquor register) · Updated April 2026
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Yackandandah
Is Yackandandah safe?
Yackandandah has a residential safety score of 100/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 1,195 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Yackandandah?
In Yackandandah, the .
How far is Yackandandah from Melbourne CBD?
Yackandandah is about 235.7 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Yackandandah?
Yackandandah has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1092 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Yackandandah?
Yackandandah has a transport score of 8/100 and 3 bus stops.