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Yass, Australia

New South Wales · Australia

Yass is a small city in New South Wales, Australia with a population of 6,454. Elevation: 1,594 ft (486 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

3.0 /5.0
B Good
6,454 Population 4/sq mi density
1,594 ft Elevation 486 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
25.2 in Annual Rain
Australia / Sydney Timezone
$29,305 Median Income
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$29,305 median income, 3.1% unemployment
C+
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$191,600 home value, $958/mo rent

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About Yass

Yass

Yass
is a town on the periphery of the Southern Tablelands and South West Slopes of New South Wales, Australia. The name appears to have been derived from an Aboriginal word, "Yarrh", said to mean 'running water'.

People

Population6,454
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density4/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$29,305
Per Capita$29,305
Unemployment3.1%

Housing

C+
Home Value$191,600
Rent$958
Ownership75.6%
Housing Units2,582

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain25.2 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Population6,454
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Coordinates-34.8404°, 148.9099°
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceNew South Wales
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Annual Precipitation25.2 inches (641 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$29,305
Median Age42.0 years

About Yass

Yass is a small city in Australia (New South Wales) with a population of 6,454. The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet (486 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 37°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.2 inches. The timezone is Australia/Sydney.

Yass has a population of 6,454 with a density of 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,793.9 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

6,454
Total Population
4
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
1,793.9mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yass vs Australia Average

The median household income in Yass is $29,305, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,305 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $564, 61% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). The area has 613 business establishments.

Income: Yass vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$29,305
61% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$29,305
Avg Weekly Wage$564

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below Australia avg
Establishments (County)613

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yass is $191,600, 32% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $958 (18% below the national average of $1,163). 75.6% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 2,582 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$191,600
32% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$958
18% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership75.6%
Owner-Occupied75.6%
Renter-Occupied24.4%
Housing Units2,582

Property Tax

Climate in Yass

Yass has an average annual temperature of 14.1°C (57°F). The hottest month is Jan (21.8°C), the coldest is Jul (6.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 677 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.8°C / 71°F 14.5° / 29.2° 51.9
Feb 21.7°C / 71°F 14.4° / 29° 56.1
Mar 18.4°C / 65°F 11.3° / 25.4° 37.1
Apr 13.6°C / 56°F 6.2° / 21.1° 31.7
May 10.6°C / 51°F 4.4° / 16.9° 37.4
Jun 7.8°C / 46°F 2.6° / 13° 68.7
Jul 6.6°C / 44°F 1.4° / 11.9° 68.4
Aug 8°C / 46°F 1.8° / 14.1° 56.1
Sep 10.8°C / 51°F 4.4° / 17.2° 64.7
Oct 13.6°C / 56°F 6.6° / 20.6° 61.1
Nov 16.9°C / 62°F 9.7° / 24.1° 76.3
Dec 19.5°C / 67°F 12.1° / 26.9° 67.9
Yass experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 37°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 316 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,594 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 37°F Jul (3°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Australia avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average37°F (3°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Area1,793.9 sq mi (4,646.3 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates-34.8404°N, 148.9099°W
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.2"
34% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 2.99"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on Sep 25, 2019.

Apr 13, 2017 23 km WSW of Millthorpe, Australia M4.2 146 km
Oct 16, 1998 18 km WSW of Temora, Australia M4.0 149 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km SSE of Junee, Australia M3.9 114 km
Aug 22, 2002 9 km NE of Grenfell, Australia M3.9 126 km
Nov 23, 2001 9 km ENE of Grenfell, Australia M3.8 125 km
Jun 22, 2012 23 km N of Boorowa, Australia M3.8 70 km
Apr 19, 2012 36 km ENE of Tumut, Australia M3.7 52 km
May 20, 1991 23 km S of Cowra, Australia M3.4 90 km
Mar 2, 2006 23 km NE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.4 25 km
Jul 11, 2003 15 km WNW of Cootamundra, Australia M3.3 99 km
May 18, 2001 12 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.2 58 km
Sep 18, 1994 15 km N of Grenfell, Australia M3.2 140 km
Aug 18, 2007 10 km NW of Mittagong, Australia M3.2 144 km
Jul 27, 2003 36 km NE of Crookwell, Australia M3.1 103 km
Dec 12, 1992 18 km W of Boorowa, Australia M3.1 55 km
Jan 14, 2003 5 km SSW of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 22 km
Feb 27, 2000 14 km SSE of Young, Australia M3.1 68 km
Apr 21, 2006 20 km NNE of Murrumbateman, Australia M3.1 22 km
Jul 2, 1992 4 km NNE of Yass, Australia M3.0 5 km
Feb 27, 2002 10 km WNW of Boorowa, Australia M3.0 56 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
March 65°F (19°C) 2.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.4 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.5 in
June 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
July 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest
August 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in Wettest
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 61°F (16°C) 2.7 in
December 67°F (19°C) 2.2 in

Yass has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 37°F in July to 70°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (3.0") and February the driest (2.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Yass

Institution Type Founded Website
Yass TAFE College - Visit →

Schools in Yass

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yass Public School - - - -
Mt Carmel School - - - -
Yass High School - - - -
Yass High School Agriculture Department - - - -
Berinba Public School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Yass

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
NIGE! alternative rock, classic rock AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Yass

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Yass And District Museum

Libraries in Yass

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Murrumbateman Library0.0
Yass Library0.0
Yass Library0.0

Hotels in Yass

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Royal Hotel Yass

Restaurants in Yass

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fook Lee Loy
Lien's Restaurant
Silver Gully Thai Food Takeaway
Yass Soldiers Club

Cafes in Yass

8 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Dolcetto
Galutzi Cafe
Kaffeine 2582
The Liberty
The Roses Cafe
Thyme to Taste
Tootsie
Trader & Co.

Dentists in Yass

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yass Gentle Dental Care

Veterinaries in Yass

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yass Veterinary Hospital

Train Stations in Yass

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yass Junction

Bus Stations in Yass

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yass Interchange

Gas Stations in Yass

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ampol
Ampol
Astron Fuels
Mobil

Banks in Yass

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Gyms in Yass

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sonic Fitness

Golf Courses in Yass

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Yass Golf Course

Airports Near Yass

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Canberra AirportCBRMedium Airport
Tumut AerodromeTUMMedium Airport
Young AirportNGAMedium Airport
2nd Crookwell Airfield-Small Airport
Bakblok Airport-Small Airport
Bendick Murrell Airstrip-Small Airport
Binda-Small Airport
Bondo Airstrip-Small Airport
Collector Airport-Small Airport
Crookwell Airport-Small Airport
Currandooley Airport-Small Airport
Gundaroo Airport-Small Airport
Hall Airport-Small Airport
Harden Airport-Small Airport
Talbingo Airport-Small Airport
Wallaroo Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Wee Jasper Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Yass

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Yass Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yass

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Encount3r Church
Mt Carmel Catholic Church
Saint Clements Anglican Church
St Augustine's Catholic Church
St. Andrews Uniting Church
Yass Community Baptist Church
Yass Vine Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Sydney

🇦🇺 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 Yass

What is the population of Yass?

Yass has a population of 6,454 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,793.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yass expensive to live in?

The median household income is $29,305, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $191,600 (32% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $958 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Yass?

Yass has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 37°F in July. The area receives 316 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.2 inches.

How is the job market in Yass?

Yass has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.1%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $564. There are 613 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yass?

The median home value in Yass is $191,600. For renters, the median monthly rent is $958. The homeownership rate is 75.6%.

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