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Yannathan

VIC 3981 • Victoria

272
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
36.25 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietCar-Dependent
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About Yannathan

Yannathan is a rural locality within the Shire of Cardinia in Victoria's West Gippsland region, located approximately 75 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD. Covering over 36 square kilometres of flat to gently undulating land, Yannathan is characterised by productive dairy and grazing farmland that defines the broader Koo Wee Rup and Lang Lang agricultural belt. With a 2021 Census population of 272, it remains a very small farming community with a median household income modestly above the rural average.

The locality sits within a broader region known for its market gardening, dairy farms, and pastoral properties — part of the same fertile West Gippsland floodplain that has supplied Melbourne with dairy and produce for generations. Nearby towns including Koo Wee Rup and Lang Lang provide essential services such as schools, supermarkets, and medical facilities. The broader Cardinia Shire offers recreational opportunities including the Bunyip State Park and the rapidly growing outer-southeast corridor. Yannathan appeals to those seeking a working rural lifestyle within reasonable driving distance of Melbourne and the Cardinia growth corridor.

Yannathan falls under postcode 3981 and is governed by the Cardinia Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Monash, while state elections fall under the Narracan (Eastern Victoria) electorate.

📍 Location

State
Victoria
Postcode
3981
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cardinia
Federal Electorate
Monash
State Electorate
Narracan (Eastern Victoria)
Type
Locality
Timezone
Melbourne (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-38.21°, 145.57°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
36.25 km²
Population Density
8 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 3981

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 3981, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,664
Median 2023–24
$58,372
▲ 25.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,675

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 3981; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — Koo Wee Rup / Pakenham N/A

Commute to Melbourne CBD

Distance
75 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Pakenham (~25km) then Metro to Flinders Street (~55 min train)
By Car (Peak)
1h 10 – 1h 45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min – 1h 10 min

🛣️ South Gippsland Highway and Princes Highway are the main routes; traffic can be heavy towards the Pakenham corridor during peak hours

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural farming locality with no local shops or footpaths; all daily errands require a car to nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
272
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
284.4 / 100k
2yr Up 33.2% 10yr Down 46.9%
Motor vehicle theft
277.7 / 100k
2yr Up 91.6% 10yr Stable
Non-FV assault
193.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 17.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
5.2 / 100k
2yr Up 65.4% 10yr Up 27.1%
Steal from vehicle
860.6 / 100k
2yr Up 108.1% 10yr Up 21.7%
View all offence subgroups for Cardinia →

Source: Crime Statistics Agency Victoria

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yannathan known for? +

Yannathan is known as part of Victoria's productive West Gippsland farming belt, with the locality and surrounding area characterised by dairy farming, grazing, and market gardening on the fertile Koo Wee Rup floodplain.

How far is Yannathan from Melbourne? +

Yannathan is approximately 75 kilometres south-east of Melbourne's CBD, roughly a 60–75 minute drive via the South Gippsland Highway or Princes Highway.

Does Yannathan have public transport? +

Yannathan has no direct train or bus services. The nearest rail connection is Pakenham (approximately 25km away) on the Metro Trains Pakenham/Cranbourne line. A car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Yannathan? +

According to the 2021 Census, Yannathan has a population of 272 people, reflecting its character as a small, tightly-knit rural farming locality within the Shire of Cardinia.

Is Yannathan a good place to live? +

Yannathan suits those who want a genuine rural lifestyle on Victoria's productive Gippsland plains, with the convenience of the South-East Melbourne corridor within an hour's drive. It is best suited to farming families and those comfortable with car-dependent rural living.

What is the postcode for Yannathan? +

The postcode for Yannathan, Victoria is 3981, shared with nearby localities including Catani in the Cardinia Shire.

Is Yannathan a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Yannathan is part of the Cardinia 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.