Question 1

Is Yarrambat a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Yarrambat is a semi-rural suburb on Melbourne’s north-eastern fringe, set among rolling bushland and established eucalypts. Larger, tree-filled blocks, hobby farms and horse properties give the area a relaxed country feel while remaining within reach of suburban services. Streets are generally quiet and winding, with a mix of older farmhouses and newer family homes, and the landscape includes native reserves, walking trails and open paddocks. Local life centres on community sporting grounds and small local shops, and commuting options include arterial roads and access to the Hurstbridge train line.

The community of 1,602 people has a median age of 47 and is weighted towards families, with 56.4% couple families with children. Homes are overwhelmingly owner-occupied at about 95.5%, with only 4.5% rented. Local projects include upgrades to Yan Yean Road that will change intersections and create a signalised entrance to Yarrambat Park, a council-funded rebuild of the Yarrambat War Memorial Oval change rooms to provide larger, more accessible facilities, and small planned maintenance for the primary school. Whether that semi-rural, established suburb marked by a strong presence of families suits you depends on what you want from where you live.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Yarrambat?

Accepted Answer

In Yarrambat the only figure available is the ABS median household income recorded at the most recent Census. There haven't been enough recent sales or rentals in the suburb to publish reliable house or unit prices or rents, so it isn't possible to describe how expensive it is to live here compared with local incomes.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Question 3

Is Yarrambat a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

House values in Yarrambat climbed a solid 7.7% over the past 12 months. That rise points to capital growth on the house side over the year and is the clearest movement in the suburb's available figures.

If rental income is your priority, these figures do not provide recent rent or unit movement to judge that side of the market. Whether the observed house value growth suits your investment goals depends on your objectives and circumstances.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	7.7%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	2	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	48	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	N/A	N/A

Get a property report and suburb profile for any property in Yarrambat

Yarrambat suburb profile

Yarrambat property market performance

Yarrambat demographics

Suburbs near Yarrambat

Get a head start and compare top local agents in Yarrambat

Not quite ready to sell?

Suburb and property report

Digital estimate for your property

Navigate the market