Yellow Rock, NSW: suburb profile

The population of Yellow Rock NSW is 1,119 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yellow Rock is $1,018 per week ($52,936 per year). Median rent in Yellow Rock is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Yellow Rock has a median age of 42 years, older than the national median of 38. Yellow Rock has a population density of 59 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Yellow Rock is England. The most common religion is No religion (39.5% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Greek. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yellow Rock is $2,058.

Population
1,119
Census 2021
Median income
$1,018/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$400/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
42years
Census 2021

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

Yellow Rock vs the typical NSW suburb

The median personal income in Yellow Rock is $1,018 a week, 33% above the typical NSW suburb ($765). That ranks 336th of 2,150 NSW suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $400 a week, $15 more than the typical NSW suburb. Rent takes 15.2% of the median household income here, against 22.6% in the typical NSW suburb. The median resident is 42, 1 year 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.
MeasureYellow RockTypical NSWDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$1,018/wk$765/wk +33%$766/wk
Household income$2,635/wk$1,704/wk +55%$1,637/wk
Rent$400/wk$385/wk +4%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$2,058/mo$1,965/mo +5%$1,733/mo
Median age4243 −1 yrs42
Rent share of household income15.2%22.6% −7.4 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 Yellow Rock, the typical NSW suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Yellow Rock Population

1,119 residents at the 2021 Census.

Yellow Rock Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$1,018/wk
$52,936 per year
Ranked 1,115 of 14,663
Median Rent
$400/wk
$1,733 per month
Ranked 1,854 of 14,663
Median Age
42years
4 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$2,058/mo
Avg household size: 3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Yellow Rock Rent Prices & Affordability

15% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $2,635/wk
Median rent $400/wk
Rent to income 15.2%

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

Median rent in Yellow Rock against your income

About $11,418 a month
Median rent $400/wk
Left after rent $2,235/wk
Rent share 15.2%

Yellow Rock Schools

4
schools nearby
2
government
1055
avg ICSEA score
1,682
total students
Wycliffe Christian School Independent
Combined · K-12 · 586 students
1100
ICSEA
Winmalee Public School Government
Primary · K-6 · 359 students
1043
ICSEA
Winmalee High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 698 students
1040
ICSEA
Wycliffe Hope School Independent
Combined · U · 39 students
1037
ICSEA

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

All schools near Yellow Rock, with a map

Yellow Rock Map

Yellow Rock, New South Wales Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Yellow Rock, New South Wales: 33.6933°S, 150.6291°E

Yellow Rock Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (4)

People in Yellow Rock

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 50.0% (557) Female 50.0% (556)

Population Density

59
people per km²
1,119 people · 18.8 km²

Households

3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$2,716
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
3.7%
Malaysia
0.8%
Philippines
0.7%
China
0.4%
Netherlands
0.4%
New Zealand
0.4%
Croatia
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Greek
0.6%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
Afrikaans
0.0%
Arabic
0.0%
Cantonese
0.0%
Other Chinese languages
0.0%

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

Ancestry

Australian
46.6%
English
41.6%
Irish
14.9%
Scottish
10.3%
German
5.2%
Italian
3.7%
Australian Aboriginal
2.9%
Dutch
2.5%
Maltese
2.0%
Polish
1.5%
Greek
1.4%

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
39.5%
Catholic
25.4%
Anglican
16.4%
Not stated
4.0%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Baptist
2.6%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%
Uniting Church
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.0%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
62.1% 554
Separated
1.2% 11
Divorced
6.4% 57
Widowed
3.0% 27
Never married
27.2% 243

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
42.0%
Couple: no children
29.6%
Couple: no children under 15
22.1%
One parent: children under 15
3.7%
One parent: no children under 15
2.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
9.3%
2 persons
37.7%
3 persons
18.3%
4 persons
18.3%
5 persons
10.9%
6+ persons
5.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Yellow Rock

Housing Tenure

Of the 367 occupied private dwellings in Yellow Rock at the 2021 Census, 7.6% were rented, 36.0% owned outright and 55.3% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.1% 4 dwellings
Owned outright
36.0% 132 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
55.3% 203 dwellings
Rented
7.6% 28 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 6 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
1.6%
2 bedrooms
3.0%
3 bedrooms
26.1%
4 bedrooms
48.8%
5 bedrooms
14.8%
6+ bedrooms
5.7%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
7.7%
$300-$449/mo
3.9%
$600-$799/mo
1.7%
$800-$999/mo
6.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
12.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
16.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
18.8%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
17.1%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
14.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
2.0%
1 vehicle
13.5%
2 vehicles
42.7%
3 vehicles
20.8%
4+ vehicles
21.1%

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

Work, income and education in Yellow Rock

Employment

Employed full-time
43.5% 353 people
Employed part-time
26.6% 216 people
Unemployed
1.0% 8 people
Not in labour force
28.9% 234 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
24.7%
Technicians & Trade Workers
17.3%
Managers
16.6%
Community & Personal Service
16.4%
Clerical & Administrative
11.9%
Sales Workers
4.8%
Labourers
4.8%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.6%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.3%
$1-$149/wk
1.4%
$150-$299/wk
1.2%
$400-$499/wk
2.6%
$500-$649/wk
1.7%
$650-$799/wk
3.5%
$800-$999/wk
3.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
4.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
4.3%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.3%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.0%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
9.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
11.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
9.5%
$4,000+/wk
22.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
10.4%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
4.7%
$300-$399/wk
2.0%
$400-$499/wk
1.5%
$500-$649/wk
2.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.8%
$800-$999/wk
9.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.6%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
9.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
8.2%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
13.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500+/wk
3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
70.3%
Did not go to work
21.7%
Truck
3.1%
Car (passenger)
2.9%
Walked only
1.1%
Train
0.9%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
56.2%
Year 10 or equivalent
33.2%
Year 11 or equivalent
6.4%
Year 9 or equivalent
4.2%

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
43.6%
Bachelor Degree
22.6%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
19.9%
Postgraduate Degree
7.6%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.6%
Certificate I/II
2.7%

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

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
20.9%
Engineering
18.3%
Society & Culture
13.9%
Health
11.8%
Architecture & Building
9.4%
Education
9.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
4.3%
Agriculture & Environment
3.6%
Creative Arts
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.6%
Information Technology
2.4%

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

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
24.9%
Primary: Government
24.5%
Vocational Education
13.0%
Primary: Catholic
11.5%
Secondary: Catholic
9.7%
Pre-school
8.2%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
4.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.3%

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
92.2%
Has need for assistance
4.6%
Need for assistance not stated
3.1%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
96
Arthritis
45
Asthma
39
Heart disease
29
Diabetes
28
Lung condition
22
Cancer
16
Kidney disease
8
Stroke
5

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 122
Did not provide
86.0% 752

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.9% 139
Not a volunteer
84.1% 736

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
2.4% 21
Never served
97.6% 857

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
31.7%
1 child
12.0%
2 children
30.7%
3 children
20.9%
4 children
4.1%
5+ children
0.7%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
10
1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
28
1971: 1980
26
1981: 1990
27
1991: 2000
4
2001: 2010
3
2011: 2015
3
2018
3

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

Population Mobility

6.2%
moved in the last year
29.8%
moved in the last 5 years
1.4%
unemployment rate (Census)
71.6%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,013
Moved from NSW
40
Moved: same area (SA2)
15
Moved from QLD
10
Moved from overseas
3

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.3%
5: 14 hours
31.1%
15: 29 hours
17.6%
30+ hours
14.3%
Did not do domestic work
15.7%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
85.1%
Step family: no other children
12.5%
Intact family: other children present
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Yellow Rock

The closest suburb to Yellow Rock is Winmalee, 2.2 km away.

Winmalee
2.2 km away · income $908/wk · rent $450/wk
Warrimoo
3.6 km away · income $1,018/wk · rent $400/wk
Mount Riverview
3.9 km away · income $918/wk · rent $450/wk
Valley Heights
4.6 km away · income $912/wk · rent $400/wk
Emu Heights (NSW)
4.8 km away · income $978/wk · rent $440/wk
Castlereagh
4.9 km away · income $828/wk · rent $428/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yellow Rock

What is the population of Yellow Rock NSW?

The population of Yellow Rock NSW is 1,119 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 59 people per km². Yellow Rock is ranked #3,803 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yellow Rock?

The median personal income in Yellow Rock NSW is $1,018 per week, or $52,936 per year. The median household income is $2,635 per week. Family income is $2,716 per week. Yellow Rock is ranked #1,115 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yellow Rock?

Median rent in Yellow Rock NSW is $400 per week ($1,733 per month). Rent represents 15.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Yellow Rock ranks #1,854 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yellow Rock?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yellow Rock NSW is $2,058. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yellow Rock?

The median age in Yellow Rock NSW is 42 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yellow Rock a good suburb to live in?

Yellow Rock is a suburb in New South Wales with a population of 1,119. The median income is $1,018/wk, which is above the typical NSW suburb ($765/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (15.2% 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: 14520. All dollar figures in AUD.