Yarravel, NSW 2440 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Yarravel is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2440, home to 1,182 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Port Macquarie-Hastings local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 424 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,182
- Median age
- 47 years
- Median household income
- $1,326 /week
- Median personal income
- $605 /week
- Median family income
- $1,481 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Kempsey
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mid North Coast
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Cowper
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $340 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,600
- Rent share of household income
- 26%
Schools
- Aldavilla Public School
- Green Hill Public School
- Kempsey High School
Transport
- Within 1.6 km: 6 bus stops
- Links Rd At Steeles Creek Rd
- Link Rd Opp Steeles Creek Rd
- Link Rd At Sherwood Rd
- Sherwood Rd At Link Rd
- Link Rd At Armidale Rd
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 park or reserve
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 73.7% of the 483 resolvable premises in Yarravel. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fibre to the Premises: 6.6%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 17.2%
- Fixed Wireless: 73.7%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.3%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,154 across postcode 2440 in the year to Dec 2025 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 948 violent offences, 716 theft, 437 property damage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yarravel?
Yarravel (NSW 2440) had 1,182 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 47. It sits within the Kempsey local government area.
What is the median rent in Yarravel?
The median advertised rent in Yarravel is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Yarravel?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Yarravel covering government sectors. Nearest include: Aldavilla Public School (3.9 km), Green Hill Public School (5.4 km), Kempsey High School (7.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Yarravel?
Yarravel is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (73.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Yarravel?
Across postcode 2440, 3,154 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (948), theft (716), property damage (437). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What public transport options are in Yarravel?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Yarravel centroid. 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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