Yarragon, VIC 3823 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Yarragon is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3823, home to 1,893 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Baw Baw local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 106 km from the Melbourne CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,893
- Median age
- 43 years
- Median household income
- $1,363 /week
- Median personal income
- $712 /week
- Median family income
- $1,757 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Baw Baw
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Latrobe - Gippsland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Monash
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Yarragon Primary School
- Darnum Primary School
- St Joseph's School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 1 train stop, 3 bus stops
- Yarragon Railway Station/Princes Hwy
- Yarragon Station
- Yarragon Station/Princes Hwy
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 1 pub or bar
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 supermarket
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 42.2% of the 1,027 resolvable premises in Yarragon. 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: 42.2%
- Fibre to the Node: 35.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 22.2%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.6%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 166 across postcode 3823 in the year to December 2025.
- Most common categories: 95 property offences, 32 violent offences, 4 drug offences.
- Wider Baw Baw LGA: 8,229 offences per 100,000 residents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yarragon?
Yarragon (VIC 3823) had 1,893 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Baw Baw local government area.
What is the median rent in Yarragon?
The median advertised rent in Yarragon is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Yarragon?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Yarragon covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Yarragon Primary School (0.7 km), Darnum Primary School (5.9 km), St Joseph's School (7.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Yarragon?
Yarragon is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (42.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Yarragon?
Across postcode 3823, 166 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (95), violent (32), drug offences (4). 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 Yarragon?
4 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Yarragon centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 3 bus stops, 1 train stop. 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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