Yass Surrounds, NSW 2660
Regional New South Wales living — space, quiet and a genuine community feel.
- Country charm
- $400/wk Median
- 9.9% Renters
Yass Surrounds Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 12.7k
- Median age
- 43
- Median weekly rent
- $400
- To the CBD
- 242km
- Walkability
- 1
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Yass Surrounds 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.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
Country Lifestyle
Yass Surrounds is a regional New South Wales community of 12,713 residents, with 9.9% renting rather than owning and a median weekly rent of $400 — noticeably kinder to the budget than New South Wales's capital. It's the kind of solidly-sized town where space and a slower pace are the trade-off for a longer drive to the bigger centres.
Around Yass Surrounds
Yass Surrounds Botanic Gardens
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Yass Surrounds Main Street
A community focal point — local events, markets and the kind of gathering spot every regional suburb has.
Available Rental Properties in Yass Surrounds
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Yass Surrounds
Real questions renters ask before moving to Yass Surrounds.
Is Yass Surrounds family-friendly for renters?
Yass Surrounds has around 7 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $400/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Regional NSW.
Is Yass Surrounds a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Yass Surrounds has a 9.9% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
How much does it cost to rent in Yass Surrounds?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Yass Surrounds is $400. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $400 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
How far is Yass Surrounds from New South Wales's capital?
Yass Surrounds is approximately 242km from New South Wales's capital city. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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