Woori Yallock VIC 3139
Woori Yallock is a suburb in Victoria, 59 km from Melbourne CBD, around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Population is 2,964; the median age is 36 and the median household income is $81,900 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The suburb grew 1.8% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $346 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,733. Woori Yallock is characterised by high bushfire risk and high flood risk. Of 2 schools within the suburb boundary, 1 ranks above the state average, and walkability is moderate.
Is Woori Yallock a good suburb?
Woori Yallock scores a D (28/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on safety.
Mixed results
2 schools · 1 above peer schools
Some car dependence
Walkability 57/100 · 59.4 km · 63 min drive to Melbourne
Around the state median
Median $735K
High bushfire risk
Fire 99/100 · Crime 38/100 · Flood 75/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 3/10 · median age 36 · 2,964 residents
Liveability Rating
28 / 100 · Ranked #747 in VICEach bar is Woori Yallock's rank among VIC suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
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Our score
28 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataWoori Yallock's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $735,000, about 4% above where it sat a year earlier.
$735,000
9% below its 4 neighbours (median $805,500)
Based on 83 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 8 days — median across 22 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 9 sales $645K
- 3 bed 52 sales $716K
- 4 bed 18 sales $810K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Woori Yallock are currently listed at around $730,000 on average. Based on 11 houses listed in the past six months.
$730K
11 houses listed in the last 6 months.
11 of the suburb's 1,098 dwellings (1.0%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Woori Yallock rent for around $590 a week on average, based on 3 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$590/wk
3 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
3 rentals advertised against an estimated 137 rented homes (2.2%) in the last 6 months.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$590/week ($31,000 a year) on a $730,000 median
Based on a small sample (3 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Short-Stay Rentals
11 active Airbnb listings: 11 whole homes and 0 rooms. Whole homes are about 1.0% of the suburb's homes.
Airbnb only, as at Jun 2026; other platforms are not included. Active means reviewed in the past 12 months. The share is against private dwellings at the 2021 Census.
Is Woori Yallock safe? Crime statistics
2026Crime in Woori Yallock sits in the low band, with 74 incidents recorded in 2026 — down roughly 30% on the prior year.
74 offences
30.2% since 2025Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2021–202519 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 4 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Two schools serve Woori Yallock, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Woori Yallock Primary School leads the pack.
- • 429 students in one school (avg 429)
- • Largest: Woori Yallock Primary School (429 students)
Primary
Secondary
Walkability
Woori Yallock is somewhat walkable on foot — at 57/100, a short cluster of errands work on foot but most trips still benefit from a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Woori Yallock.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 22.8 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 15.6 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 12.7 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 16.2 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Woori Yallock.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 51%
- Premises covered
- 1,293
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Yarra Ranges: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 11 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 6 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Woori Yallock is home to about 3,000 residents, with a median age of 36, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $82,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
2,964
Median Age
36
Median Household Income
$81,900/yr
Census Median Rent
$346/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,733/mo
Avg Household Size
2.6
Median Personal Income
$38,636/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
4.7%
Total Dwellings
1,098
Owner-Occupier Rate
87.5%
Houses
99.5%
Rental Stress
22.0%
Mortgage Stress
25.4%
Work From Home
14.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 86.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 95.2%
- Employment Rate
- 64.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 33.8%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
7 residents (0.2%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 2,740 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
2% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (36 of 1,512).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $2,161 a year through Yarra Ranges based on 2024 figures.
How this land is zoned
- Rural and farming 75%
- Environmental 15%
- Infrastructure and transport 4%
- Residential 3%
- Parks and recreation 2%
- Zones under 1% 1%
Zoning sets what may be built, not what is there today. A single address can sit in a different zone to the suburb around it — the property page shows the zone for one address.
Building Approvals: Yarra Ranges
In the year to August 2026, 416 new dwellings were approved across Yarra Ranges. That mix is 242 houses and 174 units. Approvals are down 57.0% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 44 homes
- Projects possible in the longer term 44 homes
From the Victorian Government's Urban Development Program: growth-area land and approved lots (metropolitan 2025, regional June 2024) and projects of 10 or more homes in Melbourne (2025), by stage. Lots and homes are counted as published; a lot usually becomes one home.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Registered Aboriginal Party for this area is Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (appointed 2008).
Registered Aboriginal Parties are appointed by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 as the primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Aboriginal cultural heritage for their area. They are the body to contact about cultural heritage here.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 15.5 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 2.
From the Mooroolbark monitoring station, 18.2 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Powelltown Dnre, 20.4 kmHigh rainfall.
- Elevation
- 140 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 46.9 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,350 mm
- 96 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- —
- Winter min (Jul)
- —
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
2 facilities within 5 km- 2.7 km
- 3.0 km
EV adoption
In postcode 3139, 62 of 13,055 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.4% (181 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 3139, 2,299 rooftop-solar systems totalling 16.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 5,201 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 134 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$10,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
The separate First Home Buyer Duty Reduction (stamp-duty concession) runs alongside this grant.
0 first-home grants were paid in postcode 3139 in 2025-26. The most was 148, in 2001-02.
Grants on new and established homes; established homes stopped qualifying in mid-2013.
Mortgage repayments
2 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb, 5 across postcode 3139.
Land transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with State Revenue Office Victoria
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $10,000 — see what qualifies with State Revenue Office Victoria.
At $735,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $10,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with State Revenue Office Victoria.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Aaron Violi Liberal
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Aaron Violi | 47.1% | 52.9% | -1.5 |
| 2022 | Aaron Violi | 48.5% | 51.5% | -3.1 |
| 2019 | Tony Smith | 45.4% | 54.6% | +0.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Cindy McLeish Liberal
Next state election: 28 November 2026.
| Year | Winner | Won with | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Cindy McLeish LP | 53.3% | 42.9% | 57.1% |
| 2018 | Cindy McLeish LP | 50.2% | 47.6% | 52.4% |
| 2014 | Cindy McLeish LP | 51.7% | 46.2% | 53.8% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2021, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Victorian Electoral Commission, CC BY 4.0.
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Common questions about Woori Yallock
Is Woori Yallock a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Woori Yallock is low (38/100, ranked against other VIC suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Woori Yallock?
Woori Yallock has a high recorded bushfire history (99/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). Flood overlays cover a high share of it (75/100). These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Woori Yallock a good place to live?
Woori Yallock has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (28/100), ranked against other VIC suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Woori Yallock?
Woori Yallock, VIC had a population of 2,964 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Woori Yallock, VIC?
The postcode for Woori Yallock, VIC is 3139.
How far is Woori Yallock from Melbourne?
Woori Yallock is 59 km from Melbourne CBD by road, about 63 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Woori Yallock?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Woori Yallock was $81,900 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Woori Yallock?
The median advertised rent in Woori Yallock is $590 a week for houses (3 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Woori Yallock?
The median age of residents in Woori Yallock was 36 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Woori Yallock at risk of bushfire?
Woori Yallock has a high recorded bushfire history (99/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the suburb relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
How are the schools in Woori Yallock?
There are 2 schools inside the Woori Yallock boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Woori Yallock walkable?
Woori Yallock scores 57/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it somewhat walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Woori Yallock?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Woori Yallock, Powelltown Dnre (20.4 km away), 1,350 mm of rain a year over 96 rainy days over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Woori Yallock?
First-home buyers in VIC may be eligible for $10,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by State Revenue Office Victoria; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Woori Yallock belong to?
Woori Yallock sits within the Yarra Ranges local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Woori Yallock?
The average residential rates bill through Yarra Ranges is $2,161 a year (2024). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Woori Yallock?
Across Yarra Ranges, 416 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 57.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Woori Yallock in?
Woori Yallock sits within the federal Division of Casey, currently held by Aaron Violi (Liberal).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2024–25
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2026
- Road crashes · 2021–2025
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- Short-stay rentals · Jun 2026
- State electorate · 2022
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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