Yea
VIC 3717 · Murrindindi
1,789 (2021) → 1,887 est. (2025) · Moderate Growth
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Yea is a moderate growth suburb in Murrindindi, VIC 3717, about 72km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $560K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 3/100, and is about 76km inland. Yea has an overall score of 26/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 100/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.75%), New Zealand (1.29%), Netherlands (0.67%), Italy (0.45%), Germany (0.39%)
Top languages: Italian (0.67%), Mandarin (0.5%), French (0.22%), Greek (0.22%), Spanish (0.22%)
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 988 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Sacred Heart SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1003
- Yea Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 982
- Yea High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 978
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
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
Some green space
Around the national average — a reasonable amount of parks and outdoor space nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
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
Entertainment paradise
A seriously impressive licensed venue scene — top 20% nationally for density of pubs, bars, clubs and dining.
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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.
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Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register
Population & Growth
Moderate GrowthSource: ABS ERP & NSW DPHI
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Frequently asked questions about Yea
Is Yea safe?
Yea 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 4,304 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Yea?
In Yea, the .
How far is Yea from Melbourne CBD?
Yea is about 71.8 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Yea?
Yea has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 988 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Yea?
Yea has a transport score of 3/100 and 1 bus stops.