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Yallourn North, Australia

Victoria · Australia

Yallourn North is a small town in Victoria, Australia with a population of 1,492. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 59°F (15°C).

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,492 Population 2/sq mi density
331 ft Elevation 101 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
42.9 in Annual Rain
Australia / Melbourne Timezone
$22,274 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$22,274 median income, 6.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $620/mo rent

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About Yallourn North

Yallourn North

Yallourn North is a town in the City of Latrobe, Victoria, Australia. It is approximately eight kilometres north-east of Moe, and 146 kilometres south-east of Melbourne. Prior to 1947 Yallourn North was known as "Brown Coal Mine".

People

Population1,492
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C
Median Income$22,274
Per Capita$22,274
Unemployment6.5%

Housing

B+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$620
Ownership86.2%
Housing Units597

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)
Rain42.9 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Population1,492
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Coordinates-38.1605°, 146.3645°
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceVictoria
Average Temperature59°F (15°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Annual Precipitation42.9 inches (1,090 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,274
Median Age42.0 years

About Yallourn North

Yallourn North is a small town in Australia (Victoria) with a population of 1,492. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 59°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 52°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches. The timezone is Australia/Melbourne.

Yallourn North has a population of 1,492 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 692.4 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

1,492
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
692.4mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yallourn North vs Australia Average

The median household income in Yallourn North is $22,274, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,274 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $428, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 142 business establishments.

Income: Yallourn North vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,274
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,274
Avg Weekly Wage$428

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.5%
81% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)142

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yallourn North is $124,000, 56% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $620 (47% below the national average of $1,163). 86.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 597 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,000
56% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$620
47% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership86.2%
Owner-Occupied86.2%
Renter-Occupied13.8%
Housing Units597

Property Tax

Climate in Yallourn North

Yallourn North has an average annual temperature of 14.3°C (58°F). The hottest month is Feb (20.2°C), the coldest is Jul (8.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 712 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20°C / 68°F 13.1° / 27° 47.9
Feb 20.2°C / 68°F 13.3° / 27° 49.4
Mar 18°C / 64°F 11.3° / 24.6° 43.6
Apr 14.6°C / 58°F 8.6° / 20.6° 51.5
May 11.6°C / 53°F 6.4° / 16.9° 51.1
Jun 9.4°C / 49°F 4.5° / 14.3° 61.3
Jul 8.8°C / 48°F 3.8° / 13.8° 62.0
Aug 9.6°C / 49°F 4.3° / 14.8° 70.0
Sep 11.6°C / 53°F 5.9° / 17.2° 76.5
Oct 13.8°C / 57°F 7.5° / 20.1° 63.0
Nov 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.3° 74.1
Dec 18.1°C / 65°F 11.4° / 24.8° 61.8
Yallourn North enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 52°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 288 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 42.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 52°F Jul (11°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above Australia avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average52°F (11°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation331 ft (101 m)
Area692.4 sq mi (1,793.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-38.1605°N, 146.3645°W
TimezoneAustralia/Melbourne

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.9"
13% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M3.9 on Aug 6, 2024.

Jun 19, 2012 11 km NNE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.2 22 km
Aug 29, 2000 5 km ENE of Mirboo North, Australia M5.0 28 km
Sep 25, 1996 32 km SE of Alexandra, Australia M4.7 93 km
Jul 20, 2012 8 km S of Trafalgar, Australia M4.6 22 km
Mar 6, 2009 1 km SE of Korumburra, Australia M4.5 56 km
Jun 29, 2023 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M4.4 80 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NNE of Korumburra, Australia M4.4 54 km
Feb 8, 2024 3 km E of Leongatha, Australia M4.3 49 km
Sep 25, 1996 26 km ENE of Neerim South, Australia M4.3 33 km
Mar 18, 2009 0 km N of Korumburra, Australia M4.3 56 km
Sep 24, 2002 10 km SSE of Leongatha, Australia M4.0 55 km
Aug 6, 2024 34 km SSW of Mount Buller, Australia M3.9 80 km
Apr 10, 2003 Bass Strait, Australia M3.9 124 km
Jul 5, 2011 2 km NW of Korumburra, Australia M3.7 56 km
Aug 21, 2001 2 km N of Kallista, Australia M3.6 92 km
Sep 24, 2002 8 km ESE of Leongatha, Australia M3.5 47 km
Mar 8, 2007 13 km N of Bunyip, Australia M3.5 58 km
May 19, 1990 37 km N of Yallourn North, Australia M3.5 38 km
Jul 4, 2001 7 km E of Mirboo North, Australia M3.4 29 km
Dec 16, 2001 8 km SW of Hotham Heights, Australia M3.4 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in Warmest
February 65°F (19°C) 2.0 in Driest
March 62°F (17°C) 2.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.1 in
June 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in
July 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
August 47°F (9°C) 3.3 in Coldest
September 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in Wettest
October 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
December 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in

Yallourn North has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 47°F in August to 69°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 37.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Yallourn North

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yallourn North Primary School
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Radio Stations near Yallourn North

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Yallourn North

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Boolarra Old School Museum
Fire station
Old Brown Coal Mine Museum
Powerworks
Railway Trolley Shed

Libraries in Yallourn North

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Latrobe City Library - Churchill Sub-branch0.0
Mirboo North Library0.0
Morwell Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Yallourn North

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Moe Mall

Stadiums & Teams in Yallourn North

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Yallourn North

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Yallourn North

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latrobe Valley AirportTGNMedium Airport
West Sale AirportSXEMedium Airport
Bunurong FieldSmall Airport
Bunyip AirportSmall Airport
Drouin AirportSmall Airport
Fish Creek AirportSmall Airport
Inverloch AirportSmall Airport
JDandBooSmall Airport
Lake Glen Maggie Airfield (Coongulla)Small Airport
Leongatha AirportSmall Airport
Longwarry AirportSmall Airport
Newry AirfieldSmall Airport
Stony Creek (Buffalo) AirfieldSmall Airport
StratfordSmall Airport
Welshpool AirportWHLSmall Airport
Wonthaggi AirportSmall Airport
Yanakie AirstripSmall Airport
Yarram AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Yallourn North

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Yallourn North Post Office

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 Yallourn North

What is the population of Yallourn North?

Yallourn North has a population of 1,492 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 692.4 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yallourn North expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,274, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $124,000 (56% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $620 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.6x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Yallourn North?

Yallourn North enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 52°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.9 inches.

How is the job market in Yallourn North?

The unemployment rate in Yallourn North is 6.5%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $428. There are 142 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yallourn North?

The median home value in Yallourn North is $124,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $620. The homeownership rate is 86.2%.

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