Yelta, VIC 3505 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Yelta is a suburb of Victoria, postcode 3505, home to 325 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mildura local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 484 km from the Melbourne CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$185 /wk
Population325
Median age46
Area13 km²
To CBD484 km
LGAMildura

Demographics

Population
325
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$1,437 /week
Median personal income
$658 /week
Median family income
$1,770 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Mildura
Statistical region (SA4)
North West
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Mallee
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$185 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,400
Rent share of household income
13%

Schools

  • Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School Primary · Catholic
  • Merbein P-10 College Other · Government
  • The Lake Primary School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 42 cafés
  • 88 restaurants
  • 19 pubs and bars
  • 271 parks and reserves
  • 26 gyms and fitness centres
  • 11 libraries
  • 27 supermarkets
  • 96 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 25 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 98.5% of the 135 resolvable premises in Yelta. 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.

  • Fixed Wireless: 98.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.5%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 381 across postcode 3505 in the year to December 2025.
  • Most common categories: 168 property offences, 90 violent offences, 20 public order offences.
  • Wider Mildura LGA: 14,116 offences per 100,000 residents.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Yelta?

Yelta (VIC 3505) had 325 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Mildura local government area.

What is the median rent in Yelta?

The median advertised rent in Yelta is $185/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Yelta?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Yelta covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School (4.7 km), Merbein P-10 College (6.3 km), The Lake Primary School (8.7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Yelta?

Yelta is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Yelta?

Across postcode 3505, 381 offences were recorded in the 12 months to December 2025. The most common offence categories were property (168), violent (90), public order (20). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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