Yarra Glen, VIC 3775 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Yarra Glen is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3775, home to 3,012 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Nillumbik local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 40 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,012
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,818 /week
- Median personal income
- $839 /week
- Median family income
- $2,117 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Yarra Ranges
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Melbourne - Outer East
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- McEwen
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $380 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,000
- Rent share of household income
- 21%
Schools
- Yarra Glen Primary School
- Yering Primary School
- Christmas Hills Primary School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 6 bus stops
- Herbert St/Melba Hwy
- Melba Hwy/Armstrong Gr
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 restaurants
- 3 pubs and bars
- 14 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 5 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (25.9°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (13.5°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 648 mm
- Reference station: Melbourne Regional Office, 39.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 48.8% of the 1,413 resolvable premises in Yarra Glen. 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: 32.8%
- Fibre to the Node: 48.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 17.5%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.9%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 140 across postcode 3775 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 64 property offences, 24 violent offences, 18 public order offences.
- Wider Yarra Ranges LGA: 5,164 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yarra Glen?
Yarra Glen (VIC 3775) had 3,012 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Yarra Ranges local government area.
What is the median rent in Yarra Glen?
The median advertised rent in Yarra Glen is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Yarra Glen?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Yarra Glen covering government sectors. Nearest include: Yarra Glen Primary School (0.9 km), Yering Primary School (5.4 km), Christmas Hills Primary School (6.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Yarra Glen?
Yarra Glen is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (48.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Yarra Glen?
Across postcode 3775, 140 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (64), violent (24), public order (18). 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 Yarra Glen?
In Yarra Glen, mean daily temperatures range from 10.3°C to 19.9°C and annual rainfall is 648 mm measured at the Melbourne Regional Office weather station (39.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Yarra Glen?
6 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Yarra Glen centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 6 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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