Yarra Ranges
The Yarra Ranges Shire Council is located on Melbourne's eastern fringes, and is a diverse mix of urban and rural communities. Early industries focused on timber, quarrying, farming and viticulture, but today tourism is the municipality's foundation, with more than three million people visiting the Yarra Valley's flourishing wineries each year.
Population: 140,217
Cultural diversity: Around 16.3 percent of people living in Yarra Ranges were born outside Australia. Migrants have settled in Yarra Ranges from:
- England (6.3%)
- Netherlands (1.4%)
- New Zealand (1.1%)
- Germany (0.9%)
- Italy (0.8%)
Main suburbs:
- Healesville
- Yarra Junction
- Belgrave
- Emerald
- Warburton
Location: 50 km east of city centre
Education: Visit Schools Online and search for the main suburbs listed above to find schools in Yarra Ranges. There are two universities 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 the Yarra Ranges. For information about nearby healthcare providers, please visit the Victorian Better Health Channel's health services directory.
Major industries:
- Electrical equipment and appliance manufacturing
- Agriculture
- Building construction
Cost of housing:
| Type of housing | Median purchase price | Median rental price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit/apartment | $285,000 | $225 per week (2 bedroom flat) |
| House | $359,250 | $270 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 Ranges Shire Council website.
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Last updated: 16 February 2009
State Government of Victoria