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About Yarra

Yarra is a vibrant inner metropolitan municipality that’s home to a diverse community of about 100,000 people.

The Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung are the Traditional Owners of the land, and it is a place of special significance for the broader Aboriginal community.

Our suburbs

Yarra stretches over 19.5 square kilometres and includes the suburbs of:

  • Abbotsford
  • Burnley
  • Carlton North
  • Clifton Hill
  • Collingwood
  • Cremorne
  • Fitzroy
  • Fitzroy North
  • Princes Hill
  • Richmond
  • Alphington (parts) and Fairfield (south of Heidelberg Road)
Information for new residents

Welcome to Yarra! If you've just moved into your new home, here are essential tasks to help you settle in smoothly.

Things to do

Explore our popular services, events and activities.