Yarragon
VIC 3823 · Baw Baw
1,893 (2021) → 1,961 est. (2025) · High Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Yarragon is a high growth suburb in Baw Baw, VIC 3823, about 106km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $604K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 82/100, and is about 49km inland. Yarragon has an overall score of 52/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 72/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (4.28%), New Zealand (1.48%), Scotland (0.79%), Netherlands (0.74%), India (0.48%)
Top languages: Sinhal (0.37%), French (0.32%), Thai (0.32%), Vietnamese (0.26%), German (0.21%)
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
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 998 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Yarragon Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1008
Nearby (within 10km)
- Darnum Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.5kmICSEA 1008
- St Joseph's SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 7.2kmICSEA 1003
- Trafalgar High SchoolSecondary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 994
- Trafalgar Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.1kmICSEA 988
- Nilma Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 989
Source: ACARA 2023
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
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.
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap
Fitness
Few fitness options
Very few fitness facilities in and around this suburb.
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
Limited cultural access
Below average — fewer cultural venues nearby.
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)
Childcare
Outstanding childcare access
Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
High GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Yarragon
Is Yarragon safe?
Yarragon has a residential safety score of 72/100, 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 6,762 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Yarragon?
In Yarragon, the .
How far is Yarragon from Melbourne CBD?
Yarragon is about 105.9 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Yarragon?
Yarragon has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1008 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Yarragon?
Yarragon has a transport score of 82/100, including 1 train station and 2 bus stops.