Yarrabandai NSW

Postcode 2875 · Forbes LGA

Yarrabandai is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Forbes local government area (postcode 2875). With a population of 33, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 56. Households earn a median income of $58K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Yarrabandai is $1.0 million, having surged 23.8% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $260. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.3%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,733.

Public transport access includes 2 bus stops. The crime rate in the Forbes LGA is moderate at 6,918 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Yarrabandai offers a gross rental yield of 1.3%, rated as low yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($1.0M/$1.5M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 17.4x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +23.8% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.3% Low Yield
Price vs State$1.0M/$1.5M Below Median
Affordability17.4x Stretched
Price Momentum+23.8% Rising
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education6/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage3/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$1.0M
23.8% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$125
POPULATION
33
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age56
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,124
Personal Income /wk$687
Mortgage /mth$1,733
TOP OCCUPATIONS
TOP ANCESTRY
TOP INDUSTRIES
CRIME (Forbes LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,918
Total Incidents643
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops2
Data: 2025