Yarrowitch NSW

Postcode 2354 · Walcha LGA

Yarrowitch is a quiet locality in New South Wales within the Walcha local government area (postcode 2354). With a population of 171, the suburb has a mature demographic with a median age of 52. Households earn a median income of $47K per year, with an average household size of 2 people. The most common occupations are managers, labourers, professionals. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Scottish.

The median house price in Yarrowitch is $2.5 million, having increased 3.7% over the past year. The current median weekly rent is $475. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 1.0%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $217.

Yarrowitch is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. Public transport access includes 3 bus stops. The crime rate in the Walcha LGA is low at 0 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Yarrowitch offers a gross rental yield of 1.0%, rated as low yield. Property prices are above the state median ($2.5M/$1.5M), placing it in the premium segment. The price-to-income ratio of 54.2x is considered stretched. House prices have moved +3.7% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield1.0% Low Yield
Price vs State$2.5M/$1.5M Above Median
Affordability54.2x Stretched
Price Momentum+3.7% Stable
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage2/10
Education8/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$2.5M
3.7% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$150
POPULATION
171
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age52
Household Size2
HH Income /wk$900
Personal Income /wk$681
Mortgage /mth$217
CRIME (Walcha LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)0
Total Incidents70
TRANSPORT
Bus Stops3
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA
Total Students3
Government1
Yarrowitch Public SchoolPrimary · Government
Data: 2025