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Yarras (Bathurst Regional - NSW)

NSW 2446 • New South Wales

9
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
13.41 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandMid North CoastBushlandQuiet

About Yarras (Bathurst Regional - NSW)

Yarras is a small rural locality on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales, located approximately 20 kilometres west of Wauchope and 40 kilometres from Port Macquarie. Covering around 13 square kilometres, it sits in the forested hinterland of the Hastings River valley at the foot of the Great Dividing Range. The locality is a quiet, semi-rural area with scattered properties among rolling hills and native bushland.

Yarras offers a peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by the lush subtropical forests of the Mid North Coast hinterland. The area supports small hobby farms and rural residential properties, with residents enjoying the sounds of bellbirds and the shade of tall eucalypts. Wauchope provides the nearest shops, schools, and services, while Port Macquarie's beaches and regional facilities are within a 40-minute drive. The locality appeals to those seeking an affordable bush retreat with easy access to the coast.

Yarras (Bathurst Regional - NSW) falls under postcode 2446 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Port Macquarie electorate.

📍 Location

State
New South Wales
Postcode
2446
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Lyne
State Electorate
Port Macquarie
Type
Locality
Timezone
Sydney (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-31.39°, 152.47°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.41 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Wauchope Station
20 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Busways (limited) — Wauchope / Port Macquarie 25-45 min

Commute to Wauchope

Distance
20 km
By Train
N/A (drive to Wauchope Station)
By Bus
Limited local services
By Car (Peak)
20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
18 min

🛣️ Private vehicle essential. Wauchope is nearest town. Port Macquarie (40 km) is the regional centre.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A rural hinterland locality with no local shops or services. A car is required for all errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
9
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yarras known for? +

Yarras is known for its remote hinterland character near the Oxley Wild Rivers National Park and Hastings River headwaters. The area offers a deeply rural lifestyle surrounded by the subtropical forests of the Mid North Coast hinterland.

How far is Yarras from Wauchope? +

Yarras is approximately 20 kilometres west of Wauchope, the nearest town with services, with a drive time of around 25-30 minutes via the Oxley Highway.

Does Yarras have public transport? +

Yarras has no public transport services. Residents rely entirely on private vehicles, with Wauchope and Port Macquarie providing the nearest essential services and connections.

What is the population of Yarras? +

According to the 2021 Census, Yarras has a population of approximately 9 residents, making it one of the smallest and most sparsely populated localities in the Mid North Coast hinterland.

Is Yarras a good place to live? +

Yarras suits those seeking extreme rural seclusion in the Mid North Coast hinterland, surrounded by national park and subtropical bushland. It requires full self-sufficiency with a lengthy drive to any services.

What is the postcode for Yarras? +

The postcode for Yarras is 2446.