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Yackandandah, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Yackandandah is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,763. Elevation: 935 ft (285 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,763 Population 28/sq mi density
935 ft Elevation 285 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
46.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$27,479 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,479 median income, 1.8% unemployment
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Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$172,400 home value, $862/mo rent

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About Yackandandah

Yackandandah

Yackandandah is a town in northeast Victoria, Australia. It is near the regional cities of Wodonga and Albury, and is close to the tourist town of Beechworth. At the 2021 census, the town had a population of 1,113, while the broader Yackandandah locality had a population of 2,008.

People

Population1,763
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density28/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$27,479
Per Capita$27,479
Unemployment1.8%

Housing

B
Home Value$172,400
Rent$862
Ownership82.9%
Housing Units705

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Sunny Days289/yr
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Population1,763
Population Density28 / sq mi
Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Coordinates-36.3137°, 146.8396°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Annual Precipitation46.0 inches (1,169 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.5 inches (4 cm)
Median Household Income$27,479
Median Age50.0 years

About Yackandandah

Yackandandah is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,763. The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet (285 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 44°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Yackandandah has a population of 1,763 with a density of 28 people per square mile, spread across 63.7 square miles. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,763
Total Population
28
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above Australia avg
63.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yackandandah vs Australia Average

The median household income in Yackandandah is $27,479, which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,479 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $528, 63% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.8% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 167 business establishments.

Income: Yackandandah vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$27,479
63% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$27,479
Avg Weekly Wage$528

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.8%
50% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)167

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yackandandah is $172,400, 39% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $862 (26% below the national average of $1,163). 82.9% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 705 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$172,400
39% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$862
26% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership82.9%
Owner-Occupied82.9%
Renter-Occupied17.1%
Housing Units705

Property Tax

Climate in Yackandandah

Yackandandah has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is Jan (24.6°C), the coldest is Jul (8.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 700 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 17.6° / 31.7° 52.9
Feb 24°C / 75°F 17.4° / 30.7° 44.9
Mar 21°C / 70°F 14.4° / 27.5° 53.2
Apr 16.5°C / 62°F 10.5° / 22.5° 45.8
May 12.4°C / 54°F 7.4° / 17.3° 48.2
Jun 9.6°C / 49°F 5.5° / 13.7° 67.6
Jul 8.9°C / 48°F 4.9° / 12.8° 74.1
Aug 9.8°C / 50°F 5.1° / 14.5° 72.9
Sep 12.6°C / 55°F 7.3° / 17.8° 67.3
Oct 15.7°C / 60°F 9.7° / 21.7° 55.9
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 12.8° / 25.9° 63.0
Dec 22°C / 72°F 15.1° / 28.9° 53.9
Yackandandah experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 44°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 289 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 935 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 44°F Jul (7°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above Australia avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average44°F (7°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Area63.7 sq mi (165.0 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates-36.3137°N, 146.8396°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.0"
21% above Australia avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 139 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 134 km
Jul 17, 1998 17 km WSW of Corryong, Australia M4.1 79 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 133 km
May 21, 1994 5 km N of Jindera, Australia M3.4 46 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 85 km
Jan 20, 2005 16 km WNW of Wangaratta, Australia M3.3 62 km
Jan 25, 2003 2 km NNE of Jindera, Australia M3.2 43 km
Jun 22, 2013 24 km SE of Benalla, Australia M3.2 77 km
Nov 22, 1991 5 km SSW of Benalla, Australia M3.1 84 km
Sep 26, 2003 53 km SSE of Corryong, Australia M3.0 115 km
May 17, 2003 8 km NW of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M3.0 142 km
Jun 13, 2000 3 km NNE of Falls Creek, Australia M3.0 71 km
Feb 28, 2006 14 km WNW of Falls Creek, Australia M2.9 61 km
Jan 8, 2010 39 km N of Briagolong, Australia M2.8 132 km
Apr 12, 2004 26 km ESE of Alexandra, Australia M2.8 131 km
Jul 30, 2002 11 km S of Kosciuszko National Park, Australia M2.7 149 km
Jun 10, 2007 12 km SE of Myrtleford, Australia M2.6 37 km
May 9, 2003 27 km SE of Euroa, Australia M2.6 115 km
Oct 23, 2002 11 km SW of Batlow, Australia M2.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
March 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
July 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in Coldest, Wettest
August 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
September 51°F (10°C) 3.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 62°F (16°C) 2.5 in
December 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in

Yackandandah has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 44°F in July to 72°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Yackandandah

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yackandandah Primary School
Osbornes Flat Primary School
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Radio Stations near Yackandandah

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
89.9 The Light christian, melbourne AAC+ 64 kbps
Radio Mansfield MP3 128 kbps
Radio Mansfield 99.7FM community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Yackandandah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Army Museum Bandiana
Beechworth Carriage Museum
Chiltern Athenaeum Museum
Murray Art Museum Albury (MAMA)
Old Beechworth Gaol
The Bonegilla Migrant Experience
The Burke Museum
The Old School Museum

Libraries in Yackandandah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Albury LibraryMuseum0.0
Myrtleford Library0.0
Upper Murray Regional Library - Wodonga0.0

Farmers Markets in Yackandandah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Albury Wodonga Farmers Market
Kiewa Street Market

Cafes in Yackandandah

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gum Tree Pies

Monuments in Yackandandah

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Approx. site of Hume and Hovell camp 22 Nov 1824

Gas Stations in Yackandandah

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

yFuel

Golf Courses in Yackandandah

2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dederang Golf Course
Yackandandah Golf Course

Breweries in Yackandandah

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Billson’s Brewery

Ski Resorts Near Yackandandah

2 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Mount Hotham 0.0 $0
Falls Creek 0.0 $0

Airports Near Yackandandah

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Albury AirportABXMedium Airport
Corowa AirportCWWMedium Airport
Mount Hotham AirportMHUMedium Airport
Wangaratta AirportWGTMedium Airport
Beechworth AirstripSmall Airport
Everton (Tarrawingee) AirportSmall Airport
Holbrook AirportSmall Airport
Milawa (Brown Brothers) AirportSmall Airport
Mitta Mitta AirportSmall Airport
Mount Beauty AirportSmall Airport
Porepunkah AirportMBFSmall Airport
Sunnyside (Walla Walla) AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yackandandah

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity
St Mark's Lutheran Church
St Matthew's Catholic Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Melbourne

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yackandandah

What is the population of Yackandandah?

Yackandandah has a population of 1,763 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 63.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 50.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yackandandah expensive to live in?

The median household income is $27,479, 63% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $172,400 (39% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $862 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.3x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Yackandandah?

Yackandandah has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 44°F in July. The area receives 289 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.0 inches, with 1.5 inches of snow.

How is the job market in Yackandandah?

The job market in Yackandandah is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.8% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $528. There are 167 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yackandandah?

The median home value in Yackandandah is $172,400. For renters, the median monthly rent is $862. The homeownership rate is 82.9%.

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