Yarra
NSW 2580 • New South Wales
About Yarra
Yarra is a small rural locality in the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, located in the Goulburn Mulwaree local government area with a postcode of 2580. The locality covers a large area of approximately 78.9 square kilometres and had a population of just 138 people at the 2021 census. Situated in the rolling tablelands country south of Goulburn near the Wollondilly River, Yarra is a quiet, farming community characterised by open grasslands, sheep and cattle properties and a distinctly rural lifestyle.
Residents of Yarra rely on the nearby city of Goulburn for all major services, shopping, healthcare and schooling, with Goulburn being approximately 20-30 kilometres to the north. The region is known for its cool Southern Tablelands climate, merino wool production and beef cattle farming. The landscape appeals to those seeking a peaceful rural retreat with access to the Hume Highway corridor connecting Sydney and Canberra. The locality also lies within the Monaro state electorate, which covers much of the NSW tablelands region.
Yarra falls under postcode 2580 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Monaro electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Goulburn 30-40 min
Commute to Sydney CBD
🛣️ Goulburn (~25km) is the nearest major centre with rail access. Canberra is approximately 120km south.
Remote rural locality with no walkable services. A vehicle is essential; Goulburn is the nearest service town.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Bradfordville Public School ICSEA 951Hampden St
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Goulburn East Public School ICSEA 966Eleanor St
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Goulburn High School ICSEA 943Goldsmith St
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Goulburn Public School ICSEA 896Bourke St
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Goulburn South Public School ICSEA 905Addison St
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Goulburn West Public School ICSEA 978Combermere St
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Mulwaree High School ICSEA 951McDermott Drive
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101 Lagoon Street
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10 Knox Street
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20 Fenwick Crescent
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The Crescent School ICSEA 911Fitzroy St
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Goulburn-Braidwood Rd
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Windellama Public School ICSEA 905Goulburn-Windellama Rd
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Wollondilly Public School ICSEA 975Newton & Hoskins Sts
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Goulburn North Public School ICSEA 919Union St
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Tarago Public School ICSEA 956Goulburn-Braidwood Rd
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Taralga Public School ICSEA 965Orchard St
Crime Statistics
NSW crime data is provided by the Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR). Use the interactive tool below to explore recorded crime incidents in Yarra by offence type, year and trend.
📊 View Yarra Crime Statistics on BOCSAR ↗Data source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research · Search for "Yarra" under Suburb