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Yallambie

VIC 3085 • Greater Melbourne

4,161
Population (2021)
$120,640
Median Household Income
2.93 km²
Area
$340/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyLeafyEstablishedRiversideQuiet

About Yallambie

Yallambie is a leafy residential suburb located 15 kilometres northeast of Melbourne's CBD in the City of Banyule. With a population of around 4,160, this quiet suburb is bounded by Greensborough Road to the west and the scenic Plenty River to the east. The area has a mix of established homes and newer developments, including the Streeton Views and Cascades estates built in the 1980s-2000s.

The suburb is home to Simpson Army Barracks, a significant military facility, and the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency (ARPANSA). Yallambie offers a family-friendly environment with Streeton Primary School, local parks, and access to bushland trails along the Plenty River. With 74% owner-occupancy and a median house price around million, it attracts families seeking a peaceful, established neighbourhood with reasonable access to Melbourne.

Yallambie falls under postcode 3085 and is governed by Banyule Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Ivanhoe (North-Eastern Metropolitan) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3085
Urban Area
Heidelberg
LGA / Council
Banyule
Federal Electorate
Jagajaga
State Electorate
Ivanhoe (North-Eastern Metropolitan)
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-37.73°, 145.10°
Statistical Area
Greater Melbourne
Area
2.93 km²
Elevation
65m

🏷️ Property Prices June quarter 2025

Median sale prices in Yallambie for the June quarter 2025. Median sale prices published by the Valuer-General Victoria.

🏡House
$980K
17 sales · ▼ 4.4% YoY

Source: Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report. Medians are for the latest quarter; the change shown is the official 12-month movement. Suburbs with very few sales in a quarter can be volatile.

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$340
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$2,167
Avg Household Size
2.8 people
Median Age
35 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
2.3%

28 state housing + 3 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Macleod
2.8 km
35 min
Greensborough
3.2 km
40 min
Watsonia
2.5 km
32 min

Bus Services

  • 513, 517 — Greensborough / Heidelberg 15-25 min
  • 514 — Bundoora RMIT 20 min

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
15 km
By Train
35-45 min
By Bus
50-60 min
By Car (Peak)
40-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-30 min

🛣️ Bus to Macleod/Greensborough station then train to city. No train station in suburb.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Primarily residential with limited local shops. Most errands require driving or bus to neighbouring suburbs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Banyule Local Government Area, which contains Yallambie. Rates are per 100,000 residents for the year ending September 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
459.6 / 100k
2yr Up 75.2% 10yr Down 29.4%
Motor vehicle theft
296.4 / 100k
2yr Up 128.6% 10yr Up 21.1%
Non-FV assault
215.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 14.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
1.5 / 100k
2yr Down 67.5% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
1,068.9 / 100k
2yr Up 108.6% 10yr Stable
View all offence subgroups for Banyule →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
4,117
Census 2021
4,161
▲ 1.1% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
$42,484
Personal Income 2021
$53,092
▲ 25.0% increase

2021 Census income breakdown

Personal = median for one earner. Household = all members of a dwelling pooled. Family = related members only. Annual = weekly × 52.

Personal
$53,092 / yr
$1021/wk
Household
$120,640 / yr
$2320/wk
Family
$133,952 / yr
$2576/wk

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 3,160
Born Overseas 867

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 107
  • 2. China 96
  • 3. India 88
  • 4. New Zealand 56
  • 5. Malaysia 49
  • 6. Sri Lanka 45
  • 7. Italy 33
  • 8. Iran 28
  • 9. Philippines 25
  • 10. United States 16

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,441
Australian 1,329
Irish 490
Scottish 436
Italian 386
Chinese 268
Greek 150
Indian 138
German 133
Australian Aboriginal 53

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,223
Both parents born in Australia
1,264
Both parents born overseas
532
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

No Religion
45.1%
Christianity
44.3%
Buddhism
2.1%
Hinduism
1.3%
Islam
1.2%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
282 (6.8%)
5-14 years
557 (13.4%)
15-19 years
299 (7.2%)
20-24 years
328 (7.9%)
25-34 years
568 (13.7%)
35-44 years
602 (14.5%)
45-54 years
577 (13.9%)
55-64 years
386 (9.3%)
65-74 years
327 (7.9%)
75-84 years
190 (4.6%)
85+ years
42 (1.0%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yallambie known for? +

Yallambie is known for the historic Yallambie homestead, the Banyule Flats wetland reserve, and a leafy, peaceful residential character in Melbourne's north-east. It is one of the City of Banyule's quieter family suburbs.

How far is Yallambie from Melbourne CBD? +

Yallambie is approximately 15 kilometres north-east of Melbourne CBD. Greensborough and Watsonia stations on the Hurstbridge Line are nearby for train access to Flinders Street.

Does Yallambie have public transport? +

Yallambie is served by bus routes connecting to Greensborough and Watsonia stations on the Hurstbridge Line, approximately 2-3 kilometres away, providing train services to Melbourne CBD.

What is the population of Yallambie? +

According to the 2021 Census, Yallambie has a population of approximately 4,161 residents, an established family suburb in the City of Banyule.

Is Yallambie a good place to live? +

Yallambie offers leafy, peaceful family living in Melbourne's north-east with the Banyule Flats wetlands for nature walks, good local schools, and bus access to Hurstbridge Line train stations.

What is the postcode for Yallambie? +

The postcode for Yallambie is 3085.

What is the average income in Yallambie? +

Based on the 2021 Census, the median personal income in Yallambie is about $1,021 per week (around $53,100 per year). The median household income is $2,320 per week and the median family income is $2,576 per week.

What is the median house price in Yallambie? +

As of June quarter 2025, the median house price is $980,000, down 4.4% year-on-year. Figures are based on Valuer-General Victoria — Victorian Property Sales Report.

What is the age profile of Yallambie? +

The median age in Yallambie is 35. The largest age group is 35–44 (602 residents, around 14%). Around 27% of residents are under 20 and about 13% are aged 65 or older. (2021 Census)

Is Yallambie a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Yallambie is part of the Banyule LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.

How much is rent in Yallambie? +

In Yallambie, the median weekly rent is $340, and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $2,167 (2021 Census).