NSW · Bega Valley Council
Yowrie, 2550
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- Green suburb
Suburb profile
Yowrie is a welcoming smaller community in Bega Valley, with a settled community character. Distance from the capital is noticeable, but the trade-off is space, calm and a community that knows its neighbours. An older demographic makes it especially popular with retirees, with families and grandchildren still a visible part of community life.
Local shops, markets and community spots keep everyday life grounded in the town itself. Public transport is a genuine asset, linking residents to work, study and nearby neighbourhoods. Homes here are sought-after, with many people drawn to the lifestyle the area offers.
Infill and new builds are slowly updating the area without overwhelming its existing character.
Population
- Population
- 125
- Median age
- 53
- Median household income / week
- $900
- Dwelling vacancy
- 27.6%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 21 of 76
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,300
- Employment rate
- 49.1%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 7 / 0 / 0
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Housing
- Flats / units (January to March 2026)
- $410
- Houses (January to March 2026)
- $580
- All types (January to March 2026)
- $550
- Rental bonds lodged (January to March 2026)
- 83
Median weekly rent from NSW DCJ rent tables. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.
Contributes to desirability score · Housing (15%) · Future Growth (7%)
Median price, rental yield and vacancy Recent price momentum
Data sources & freshness
- DCJ rent tables — NSW Department of Communities and Justice · Period: January to March 2026 · Updated on site · Quarterly releases
Crime & safety
- Total offences (Jan 2025 to Dec 2025)
- 6
- Against the person
- 2
- Against property
- 2
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 48
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 62 residents
- State safety percentile
- 25.4th (lower crime is better)
- Increase (daily rate)
- +0.3%
Reported offences are unchanged compared with the previous period.
Reported offences by period
Most common offence types
- Breach Apprehended Violence Order61
- Breach Bail Conditions45
- Domestic Violence Related Assault54
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassment78
- Malicious Damage To Property93
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Period: Jan 2024 to Dec 2024 → Jan 2025 to Dec 2025; Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
Public transport
22 public transport stops in this suburb
- 716 Yowrie Rd
- Yowrie Rd At Murrabrine Forest Rd
- Yowrie Rd At Watts Rd
- Yowrie Rd At Watts Rd
- Yowrie Rd Before Illawambra Valley Rd
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Public transport stop coverage
Data sources & freshness
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Period: current · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
Planning & development
Development applications from NSW Planning Portal (lodged 2020–2026).
23 planning-related records
2026· 1 proposal
June 2026
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure235 GOUGHS ROAD YOWRIE 2550Under Assessment
2025· 2 proposals
November 2025
- Subdivision813 YOWRIE ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
June 2025
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure213 MURRABRINE FOREST ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
2024· 6 proposals
December 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure235 GOUGHS ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
- Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Fences390 BROWNS ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
August 2024
- Dwelling house; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure4 BOURKES ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
March 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure168 MURRABRINE FOREST ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
January 2024
- Dwelling house; Erection of a new structureCOUNTY BOUNDARY ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
- Secondary dwelling; Erection of a new structureCOUNTY BOUNDARY ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
2023· 5 proposals
September 2023
- Dwelling15 MURRABRINE FOREST ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
July 2023
- Dwelling1138 YOWRIE ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
- OtherSUTHERLANDS ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
June 2023
- Secondary dwelling625 YOWRIE ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
May 2023
- Subdivision of land813 YOWRIE ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
2022· 5 proposals
December 2022
- DwellingSUTHERLANDS ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
November 2022
- Dwelling1138 YOWRIE ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
May 2022
- Dwelling79 WATTS ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
- Dwelling538 ILLAWAMBRA VALLEY ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
February 2022
- Dwelling168 MURRABRINE FOREST ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
2021· 4 proposals
December 2021
- Dwelling; Subdivision of land717 Yowrie Road, YowrieDetermined
November 2021
- Farm buildings63 BOURKES ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
- Dwelling18 MURRABRINE FOREST ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
October 2021
- Dwelling22 ILLAWAMBRA VALLEY ROAD YOWRIE 2550Determined
Contributes to desirability score · Future Growth (7%)
Development and planning activity
Data sources & freshness
- Online DA development application register — NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure · Period: 2020–2026 · Updated on site · Daily open-data feed (applications from Oct 2018)
Amenities
No OpenStreetMap amenities mapped for this suburb yet.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Socio-economic (SEIFA)
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 4/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 4/10
SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 SEIFA release
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- Overlay applies
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via NSW bush fire prone land mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 1
- Parks (OSM)
- 0
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover features — OpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh
Recent changes
- Breach Apprehended Violence Ordercrime61
- Breach Bail Conditionscrime45
- Domestic Violence Related Assaultcrime54
- Intimidation, Stalking And Harassmentcrime78
- Malicious Damage To Propertycrime93
- 716 Yowrie Rdtransport
- Yowrie Rd At Murrabrine Forest Rdtransport
- Yowrie Rd At Watts Rdtransport
- Yowrie Rd At Watts Rdtransport
- Yowrie Rd Before Illawambra Valley Rdtransport
Data sources & freshness
- BOCSAR postcode crime statistics — NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Updated on site · Rolling 12-month windows
- Timetables Complete GTFS stops (© Transport for NSW, CC BY 4.0) — Transport for NSW — Open Data Hub · Updated on site · GTFS static feed (updated nightly)
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