Yellow Rock, NSW 2527 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Yellow Rock is a suburb of New South Wales, postcode 2527, home to 1,119 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Kiama local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 90 km from the Sydney CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,119
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $2,635 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,018 /week
- Median family income
- $2,716 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Blue Mountains
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Sydney - Outer West and Blue Mountains
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Whitlam
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $400 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,058
- Rent share of household income
- 15%
Schools
- Tullimbar Public School
- Albion Park High School
- Albion Park Public School
- Mount Terry Public School
- Albion Park Rail Public School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 35 bus stops
- Yellow Rock Rd Before Cooby Rd
- Tullimbar Public School, Exeter Pl
- Broughton Av At Berrima St
- Wongawilli St At Yellow Rock Rd
- Broughton Av At Wongawilli St
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 38 restaurants
- 10 pubs and bars
- 196 parks and reserves
- 16 gyms and fitness centres
- 4 libraries
- 9 supermarkets
- 88 playgrounds
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), 28.7 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 63.6% of the 393 resolvable premises in Yellow Rock. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 63.6%
- Fibre to the Curb: 35.9%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 959 across postcode 2527 in the year to Dec 2025 (down 13% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 262 violent offences, 246 theft, 116 property damage.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yellow Rock?
Yellow Rock (NSW 2527) had 1,119 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Blue Mountains local government area.
What is the median rent in Yellow Rock?
The median advertised rent in Yellow Rock is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Yellow Rock?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Yellow Rock covering government sectors. Nearest include: Tullimbar Public School (0.6 km), Albion Park High School (1.9 km), Albion Park Public School (2.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Yellow Rock?
Yellow Rock is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (63.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Yellow Rock?
Across postcode 2527, 959 offences were recorded in the 12 months to Dec 2025. The most common offence categories were violent (262), theft (246), property damage (116). 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 Yellow Rock?
In Yellow Rock, 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 (28.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Yellow Rock?
35 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Yellow Rock centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 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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