Yanco, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Yanco NSW is 744 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yanco is $473 per week ($24,596 per year). Median rent in Yanco is $200 per week ($867 per month). Yanco has a median age of 25 years, younger than the national median of 38. Yanco has a population density of 13 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Yanco is England. The most common religion is No religion (33.3% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Mandarin. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yanco is $1,083.

There were 11 recorded offences in Yanco in 2025-26, a rate of 15 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was sexual offences (3 offences).

Population
744
Census 2021
Median income
$473/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$200/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
25years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au), 2025-26.

Yanco vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Yanco is $473 a week, 38% below the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 2,089th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $200 a week, $185 less than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 15.9% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 25, 18 years younger than in the typical NSW suburb (43).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureYancoTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$473/wk$765/wk −38%$766/wk
Household income$1,256/wk$1,704/wk −26%$1,637/wk
Rent$200/wk$385/wk −48%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,083/mo$1,965/mo −45%$1,733/mo
Median age2543 −18 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.9%22.6% −6.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Yanco, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Yanco Population

744 residents at the 2021 Census.

Yanco Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$473/wk
$24,596 per year
Ranked 8,490 of 14,663
Median Rent
$200/wk
$867 per month
Ranked 7,374 of 14,663
Median Age
25years
13 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg household size: 2.5 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Yanco Rent Prices & Affordability

16% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,256/wk
Median rent $200/wk
Rent to income 15.9%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Yanco against your income

About $5,443 a month
Median rent $200/wk
Left after rent $1,056/wk
Rent share 15.9%

Yanco Schools

2
schools nearby
1
government
1009
avg ICSEA score
319
total students
Yanco Agricultural High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 319 students
1009
ICSEA
Verity Christian College Leeton Campus Independent
Primary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Yanco Map

Yanco, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Yanco, New South Wales: 34.6308°S, 146.4035°E

Yanco Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (2)

People in Yanco

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 49.3% (367) Female 50.7% (377)

Population Density

13
people per km²
744 people · 56.9 km²

Households

2.5
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,447
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
1.1%
China
0.8%
Italy
0.4%
Malaysia
0.4%
Afghanistan
0.0%
Bangladesh
0.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Mandarin
1.1%
Spanish
0.9%
Italian
0.5%
German
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.0%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
48.7%
English
43.3%
Irish
12.9%
Scottish
12.5%
Italian
7.1%
German
5.9%
Australian Aboriginal
5.0%
Chinese
1.1%
Dutch
0.8%
Spanish
0.7%
New Zealander
0.5%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
33.3%
Catholic
33.1%
Anglican
16.3%
Not stated
4.4%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
3.2%
Pentecostal
1.1%
Christian (other)
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.3%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
34.7% 197
Separated
2.3% 13
Divorced
8.6% 49
Widowed
6.3% 36
Never married
48.1% 273

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
41.0%
Couple: no children
30.8%
Couple: no children under 15
13.8%
One parent: children under 15
9.5%
One parent: no children under 15
5.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.6%
2 persons
35.2%
3 persons
14.1%
4 persons
10.6%
5 persons
8.0%
6+ persons
6.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Yanco

Housing Tenure

Of the 198 occupied private dwellings in Yanco at the 2021 Census, 14.6% were rented, 43.9% owned outright and 33.8% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
3.5% 7 dwellings
Owned outright
43.9% 87 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
33.8% 67 dwellings
Rented
14.6% 29 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.0% 4 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
100.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
4.4%
2 bedrooms
18.1%
3 bedrooms
43.4%
4 bedrooms
30.2%
5 bedrooms
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$300-$449/mo
4.4%
$450-$599/mo
5.9%
$600-$799/mo
13.2%
$800-$999/mo
17.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
38.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
8.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
5.9%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
5.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
33.3%
2 vehicles
37.6%
3 vehicles
18.3%
4+ vehicles
9.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Yanco

Employment

Employed full-time
30.3% 160 people
Employed part-time
18.6% 98 people
Unemployed
3.6% 19 people
Not in labour force
47.5% 251 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
22.8%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.7%
Labourers
14.5%
Clerical & Administrative
12.4%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
11.0%
Managers
10.3%
Community & Personal Service
6.2%
Sales Workers
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

$150-$299/wk
3.3%
$300-$399/wk
6.1%
$400-$499/wk
8.3%
$500-$649/wk
7.2%
$650-$799/wk
6.7%
$800-$999/wk
11.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
3.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.1%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
7.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
2.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.9%
$4,000+/wk
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
24.6%
$1-$149/wk
8.5%
$150-$299/wk
8.7%
$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
4.0%
$500-$649/wk
4.2%
$650-$799/wk
11.7%
$800-$999/wk
9.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.1%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
2.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
2.5%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
3.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
74.9%
Car (passenger)
10.2%
Did not go to work
7.1%
Walked only
6.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
48.7%
Year 12 or equivalent
30.2%
Year 9 or equivalent
14.1%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.0%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
65.5%
Bachelor Degree
18.1%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
11.1%
Certificate I/II
3.5%
Postgraduate Degree
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
22.7%
Engineering
22.7%
Society & Culture
13.6%
Agriculture & Environment
12.7%
Education
10.0%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.4%
Health
6.4%
Architecture & Building
2.7%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
72.1%
Primary: Government
17.7%
Secondary: Catholic
3.4%
Pre-school
3.1%
Vocational Education
2.0%
Primary: Catholic
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
91.0%
Has need for assistance
5.8%
Need for assistance not stated
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
65
Asthma
45
Arthritis
32
Lung condition
24
Diabetes
17
Heart disease
15
Kidney disease
7
Cancer
3
Stroke
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.5% 63
Did not provide
88.5% 484

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
21.2% 116
Not a volunteer
78.8% 431

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
0.7% 4
Never served
99.3% 539

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
40.6%
1 child
11.9%
2 children
26.6%
3 children
13.3%
4 children
4.5%
5+ children
3.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
3
1951: 1960
6
1961: 1970
9
1971: 1980
7
1981: 1990
4
1991: 2000
3
2001: 2010
5
2018
8
2019
7

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

15.0%
moved in the last year
52.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.5%
unemployment rate (Census)
51.8%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
606
Moved from NSW
71
Moved: same area (SA2)
27
Moved from VIC
8
Moved from QLD
7
Moved from overseas
4

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
24.2%
5: 14 hours
23.4%
15: 29 hours
9.2%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
36.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
83.7%
Step family: no other children
16.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Yanco Crime Statistics

11 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Sexual Offences
3
Theft
3
Assault
2
Other Against Person
1
Property Damage
1
Drug Offences
1

Total offences by year

2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: NSW BOCSAR (bocsar.nsw.gov.au).

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Suburbs near Yanco

The closest suburb to Yanco is Leeton, 16.1 km away.

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16.1 km away · income $763/wk · rent $250/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yanco

What is the population of Yanco NSW?

The population of Yanco NSW is 744 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 13 people per km². Yanco is ranked #4,404 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yanco?

The median personal income in Yanco NSW is $473 per week, or $24,596 per year. The median household income is $1,256 per week. Family income is $1,447 per week. Yanco is ranked #8,490 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yanco?

Median rent in Yanco NSW is $200 per week ($867 per month). Rent represents 15.9% of household income, which is considered affordable. Yanco ranks #7,374 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yanco?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yanco NSW is $1,083. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yanco?

The median age in Yanco NSW is 25 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yanco a good suburb to live in?

Yanco is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 744. The median income is $473/wk, which is below the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.9% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 14478. All dollar figures in AUD.