Yarra
The City of Yarra is an inner metropolitan municipality next to Melbourne's Central Business District and many of Melbourne's major tourism and recreational facilities. It is one of the smallest inner metropolitan councils, comprising just 19.5 square kilometres, but it is densely populated, with 3563 people per square kilometre. It has a wide diversity of geographical features, boasting some of the metropolitan district's oldest areas, sprawling parklands and large, historic homes.
Population: 69,330
Cultural diversity: Around 27.7 percent of people living in Yarra were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Yarra from:
- Vietnam (3.9%)
- England (3.1%)
- New Zealand (2.6%)
- Greece (2.2%)
- China (1.7%)
Main suburbs:
- Carlton North
- Fitzroy
- Collingwood
- Richmond
- Clifton Hill
Location: 3 km east of city centre
Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Yarra. There is one university and two Technical and Further Education (TAFE) institutions in this municipality. To find out more about TAFEs, visit the Skills Victoria website.
Healthcare: There are no hospitals in Yarra. For information about nearby healthcare providers, please visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory.
Major industries:
- Beverage and malt manufacturing
- Clothing manufacturing
- Machinery and equipment wholesaling
Cost of housing:
| Type of housing | Median purchase price | Median rental price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit/apartment | $445,000 | $395 per week (2 bedroom flat) |
| House | $670,000 | $480 per week (3 bedroom house) |
The above prices are from June 2008. For the most up-to-date housing prices, visit the REIV website.
Further information: For more information, visit the Yarra City Council website.
Migration tools
Last updated: 16 February 2009
State Government of Victoria