Yarraville Suburb Profile

A bustling and vibrant neighbourhood, Yarraville is a suburb bound by its tight-knit community and boasts a café and dining scene dishing up flavours from around the globe. Living in Yarraville offers the perfect balance of urban convenience and community spirit. Yarraville services the locals and foodies of the east who love to catch up over a long lunch or an Aperitivo. 

By day, you’ll find pups and prams congregating around the Yarraville Village – the area’s thriving entertainment precinct. Toddlers play on the immaculate AstroTurf while mums keep a watchful eye from one of the many surrounding cafes. Come sunset, Ballarat St is the perfect refuge for a drink or a bite, while the Yarraville Farmers Markets held twice a month offers a treasure trove of goodies that will keep your pantry stocked year-round. 

Perched proudly at the top of the Yarraville Village, the historic Sun Theatre first opened its doors in 1938. Oozing old-world opulence, this iconic timepiece offers avid movie-goers a bespoke experience complete with a fully licensed bar. 

The perfect balance of quiet and cosmopolitan, Yarraville’s easy-going essence is hard to find in such close proximity to the city. Living in Yarraville attracts professionals with its direct transport links to the CBD, while the myriad of schooling options is a serious drawcard for young families. 

Unlike its neighbours, Yarraville’s lifestyle is fully established. What it lacks in parking spaces, it makes for with an irresistible village charm – and you are on the edge of Melbourne’s world-class facilities. 

Area Features

Food & Wine

Yarraville has its own food scene that keeps locals loyal and visitors coming back for more. Menus reflect many different cultures and there are wine bars and local watering holes where you can enjoy a drink.

Yarraville Village

Welcoming shoppers, foodies, and everyone in between, the Yarraville Village has something for everyone. From Friday night pasta at Café Terroni to catching the game at the Railway Hotel, you’ll rarely have to look elsewhere when you call Yarraville home.

Easy Commute

Yarraville has easy access to some of Melbourne’s major hubs – the Melbourne CBD, Port Melbourne, and Laverton. Yarraville train station is a short stroll away from the village with direct train routes to Melbourne CBD.