Yass, NSW 2283
Regional New South Wales living — space, quiet and a genuine community feel.
- Small-town feel
- $340/wk Median
- 23.5% Renters
Yass Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 6.8k
- Median age
- 42
- Median weekly rent
- $340
- To the CBD
- 236km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Yass Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Parks & Green Space
Generous public green space gives the area a breathing-room feel that's rare this close to the essentials — good for dog walks, picnics and weekend sport.
Arts & Culture
Street art and small independent galleries give the area more creative character than its size would suggest.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Yass is a regional New South Wales community of 6,763 residents, with 23.5% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $340 — noticeably kinder to the budget than New South Wales's capital. It's the kind of close-knit town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Yass
Yass Botanic Gardens
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Yass Memorial Park
Open green space that doubles as the suburb's unofficial social centre on weekends.
Available Rental Properties in Yass
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Yass
Real questions renters ask before moving to Yass.
How far is Yass from New South Wales's capital?
Yass is approximately 236km from New South Wales's capital city. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
Is Yass walkable?
Yass carries a walkability score of 1.0/10 — most trips outside the immediate street rely on a car or public transport.
Is Yass a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Yass has a 23.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. Rental stock here turns over steadily, with a mix of houses and units available through the year.
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