Yinnar
VIC 3869 · Latrobe
1,021 (2021) → 1,061 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Yinnar is a suburb in Latrobe, VIC 3869, about 132km from Melbourne CBD. Its median house price of $508K is more affordable than the VIC average. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 17/100, and is about 38km inland. Yinnar has an overall score of 27/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 61/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
Top countries of birth: England (3.13%), New Zealand (1.86%), Netherlands (0.88%), Philippines (0.78%), Germany (0.59%)
Top languages: Croatian (0.29%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Median price history
Source: Valuer-General Victoria (DTF) · Updated 2023
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:
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 968 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Yinnar Primary SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 1020
Nearby (within 10km)
- Yinnar South Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 5.7kmICSEA 957
- Traralgon College Hazelwood EstateSecondary · Government · 5.8km
- Churchill Primary School-Hazelwood EstatePrimary · Government · 5.8km
- Ashwood School-Garfield North Outdoor Education CentreCombined · Government · 5.8km
- Boolarra Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.1kmICSEA 981
- Lumen Christi SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 8.6kmICSEA 992
- Churchill Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 8.7kmICSEA 958
- Churchill North Primary SchoolPrimary · Government · 9.1kmICSEA 901
- Kurnai College - University CampusSecondary · Government · 9.6km
- Kurnai College - KYPP Campus (Kurnai Young Parents Program Campus)Secondary · Government · 9.6km
- Kurnai College - Churchill CampusSecondary · Government · 9.8km
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
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
Cultural hotspot
Top 20% nationally — theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and landmarks all within reach. A genuinely vibrant cultural scene.
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.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
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
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Frequently asked questions about Yinnar
Is Yinnar safe?
Yinnar has a residential safety score of 61/100, 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 3,330 per 100,000 across all categories.
What are property prices in Yinnar?
In Yinnar, the .
How far is Yinnar from Melbourne CBD?
Yinnar is about 132.0 km from Melbourne CBD.
What schools are in Yinnar?
Yinnar has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 1020 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Yinnar?
Yinnar has a transport score of 17/100 and 5 bus stops.