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)
Welcome to Yarra! If you've just moved into your new home, here are essential tasks to help you settle in smoothly.
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Aboriginal Yarra
Learn about the Wurundjeri people and Aboriginal Yarra today.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace and celebrate diversity in Yarra.
Biodiversity and wildlife
Our approach to conservation of bushland and wildlife, and how residents can get involved.
Community safety and wellbeing
We work with a number of agencies, including Victoria Police and the State Government to improve safety in public places.
Travel sustainably
Information on getting around Yarra sustainably - by foot, bike, public transport or car sharing.
Planning for Yarra's future
Information on how we're balancing changes in land use and development with the needs of our community.
Social policy and demographics
Find out about the Yarra City Council's policies on gambling, social and affordable housing and night-time economy. View demographic and economic profiles.
Yarra Community Grants Program
Find out about our grants program, guidelines, key dates and how to apply.
Art galleries, public art and local artists
Get support as an artist, find or plan an event, and discover the range Arts programs we run.
Yarra Leisure
Explore what's on and find a centre.
Welcome to Yarra Libraries
Become a library member and access thousands of books and other materials, attend author talks, learning programs and much more.
Stay connected with Yarra Life e-newsletter
Our monthly newsletter will keep you up-to-date on the latest community news and events, as well as community consultations, Council meeting updates and infrastructure upgrades.