Yanderra, NSW 2574 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Yanderra is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2574, home to 702 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Wollongong local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 75 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 702
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,059 /week
- Median personal income
- $785 /week
- Median family income
- $2,140 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Wollondilly
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer South West
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Hume
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $435 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,894
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Yanderra Public School
- Bargo Public School
- Hill Top Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 14 bus stops
- Yanderra Public School, Harley St
- Yanderra Rd At Mortimer St
- Chandos Rd After Cobham St
- Harley St Before Chandos Rd
- Old Hume Hwy After Yanderra Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.0°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (17.2°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1149 mm
- Reference station: Wollongong (University), 33.6 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 76.3% of the 257 resolvable premises in Yanderra. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 20.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 76.3%
- Fixed Wireless: 3.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 248 across postcode 2574 in the year to Dec 2025 (up 22% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 83 violent offences, 51 property damage, 42 theft.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yanderra?
Yanderra (NSW 2574) had 702 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Wollondilly local government area.
What is the median rent in Yanderra?
The median advertised rent in Yanderra is $435/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Yanderra?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Yanderra covering government sectors. Nearest include: Yanderra Public School (0.1 km), Bargo Public School (3.3 km), Hill Top Public School (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Yanderra?
Yanderra is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (76.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Yanderra?
Across postcode 2574, 248 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (83), property damage (51), theft (42). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Yanderra?
In Yanderra, mean daily temperatures range from 14.8°C to 21.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,149 mm measured at the Wollongong (University) weather station (33.6 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Yanderra?
14 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Yanderra centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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