Yarrowitch, NSW 2354 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Yarrowitch is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2354, home to 171 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Upper Hunter local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 307 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 171
- Median age
- 52 years
- Median household income
- $900 /week
- Median personal income
- $681 /week
- Median family income
- $1,312 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Walcha
- Statistical region (SA4)
- New England and North West
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Lyne
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $217
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Yarrowitch Public School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (33.1°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (16.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 660 mm
- Reference station: Tamworth Airport AWS, 88.2 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 33 resolvable premises in Yarrowitch. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 151 across postcode 2354 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 29% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 59 violent offences, 26 other offences, 22 theft.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yarrowitch?
Yarrowitch (NSW 2354) had 171 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 52. It sits within the Walcha local government area.
What is the median rent in Yarrowitch?
The median advertised rent in Yarrowitch is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Yarrowitch?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Yarrowitch covering government sectors. Nearest include: Yarrowitch Public School (2.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Yarrowitch?
Yarrowitch is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Yarrowitch?
Across postcode 2354, 151 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (59), other (26), theft (22). 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 Yarrowitch?
In Yarrowitch, mean daily temperatures range from 9.9°C to 25°C and annual rainfall is 660 mm measured at the Tamworth Airport AWS weather station (88.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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