Residents in Yass Valley

About Yass Valley 

Located on the doorstep of the Nation's Capital, Yass Valley boasts a modern and well renowned food and wine scene, a number of education options, employment opportunities, medical and general services including a hospital, three large supermarkets, sporting facilities and housing opportunities. This, combined with friendly helpful locals, stunning landscapes and natural wonderlands contribute to why Yass Valley is capturing the interest of people wanting to live, work and invest in our beautiful region. 

Fast Facts

• The name Yass is believed to be derived from the Indigenous word ‘Yharr’ meaning ‘running water’
• Yass is located 59 km northwest of Canberra CBD and 280 km southwest of the Sydney CBD just off the Hume Highway
• Yass has two major highways that runs through it – Hume Highway and Barton Highway.
• Major industries in Yass Valley
  • Agriculture, forestry & fishing
  • Accommodation and food services
  • Retail trade
  • Health care & social assistance
• Population of Yass Valley - 17,281* (*based of the 2021 Census) 
• Area 3,999 sq km
• Yass Valley is made up of 10 Towns and Villages – Binalong, Bookham, Bowning, Burrinjuck, Gundaroo, Murrumbateman, Sutton, Wallaroo, Wee Jasper and Yass 
• Average Temperatures 
  • Summer - 14 - 29 C
  • Autumn - 7 - 21C
  • Winter 2 - 15 C
  • Spring 6 - 20 C

History of Yass Valley 

Yass Valley was traditionally inhabited by the Ngunnawal and Wiradjuri Indigenous tribes. Yass Valley Council acknowledges the traditional owners of the land. 

Rich with Indigenous and European heritage, Yass Valley's rural towns and villages are home to many historic buildings and landmarks that characterise our region. 

European settlements of Yass Valley began as early as the 1820's following expeditions by Hume and Hovell and Throsby and Wild. Early fortunes within the region were influenced by the success of agriculture, namely the Fine Wool Industry and the proximity to the Main Southern Railway Line and the Hume Highway.  

Yass Valley Council 

Officially formed on February 11, 2004, through the amalgamation for the former Yass Shire and portions of the Gunning and Yarrowlumla Shires, Yass Valley Council supports and delivers a range of services and facilities to meet the social, recreational, educational, cultural and family needs of residents and visitors to Yass Valley.

• See range of services provided by the Yass Valley Council on the website 
• Meet your Mayor and Councillors 
• Keep up to date with the minutes and agendas for Yass Valley Council Meetings 
• Follow Yass Valley Council on Facebook and Instagram 

You can also contact Yass Valley Council online, by phone, mail or email. 

Online: www.yassvalley.nsw.gov.au 

Call us: +61 2 6226 1477

Postal address: Yass Valley Council
                          PO Box 6
                          Yass NSW 2582

Email us: Council@yass.nsw.gov.au

If you would like to visit in person, the Yass Valley Council administration building is located at the Crago Mill Precinct 209 Comur Street, Yass, NSW 2582 View on Map

The Customer Services Desk, located in the Administration Building foyer, is open from 9am – 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, with the phones open 9am – 5pm.

Our friendly Customer Services team can help you with all your rates, water, planning and general Council services enquiries.

The information below outlines the essential services provided by Yass Valley Council to support residents, businesses, and visitors. These services include waste management, roads and infrastructure, water and sewer services, community facilities, parks and recreation, planning and development, environmental management, and a range of programs that contribute to a safe, sustainable, and connected community.

Rates

Rates are a tax and not a fee for service. If you own any freehold land, whether vacant or built on, you are required to pay rates. Rates are paid every year and can be paid in full or by quarterly instalments. 

Rates and Charges Yass Valley Council

Fees and Charges 

Council collects fees to help us deliver services and infrastructure.

Fees and charges Yass Valley Council

Roads

Yass Valley Council manages approximately $500 million of assets, of which roads are the largest asset category. Yass Valley has a road network of 1,237km, which excludes National Highways & State Roads.

Roads, Streets and Bridges Yass Valley Council

Water Supply 

Yass water supply sources water from the Yass Dam. Constructed in 1927 with a capacity of 1,125ML, the Dam served the community of Yass until the dam wall was raised 3 metres in 2013 at a cost of $22M, which increased the dam’s capacity to 2,460ML and the service capacity from 7,500 people to 15,000 people.

About our water supply Yass Valley Council

Onsite Septic Systems 

If your home is not connected to a reticulated sewerage system (the sewer network, or 'sewer mains') you will have an Onsite Sewage Management System (OSSMS) located on your property accepting, treating and dispersing the waste water from your home within the confines of your land.

NSW Government regulations now require every septic system to be registered with Council.  

Onsite Sewage Management Yass Valley Council

Waste and Recycling

Kerbside Collections This calendar will help you work out your collection days. Kerbside collection does not occur on Good Friday or Christmas Day.

Transfer Stations are located in Binalong, Bookham, Bowning, Gundaroo, Murrumbateman, Wee Jasper and Yass. Current prices for dropping off waste at any of our transfer stations is located in Council's Fees & Charges document.

 Pets and Livestock

Yass Valley Council assists pet owners to ensure their pets are lawfully registered in NSW.

• How to microchip and register your pet  
• Information on owning a dog in Yass Valley.
• Information on owning a cat in Yass Valley
• Information on owning livestock and other animals in Yass Valley
• Lost pets and the Yass Valley Animal Shelter  
• Veterinary Services  - Yass Valley Veterinary - Yass and Murrumbateman - (02) 6226 4444 

Forms

• Find the forms you need to apply for everything from development enquiries, rubbish bin services, tree pruning applications, water and wastewater services and access to information services. 

Report a problem 

Connect with Council and let us know about any issues in Yass Valley including water quality issues, illegal dumping, damaged bins, graffiti and more. 

Use Snap Send Solve to report an issue to us using the app on iOS, Android device, web app or complete the online form here. 

Yass Valley offers a diverse range of services and facilities that meet the social, recreational, educational, cultural, and spiritual needs of residents and visitors. These amenities, combined with welcoming and friendly locals, wide open spaces, and memorable experiences, make Yass Valley a highly desirable place to live, work, and visit.

Education 

Daycare

• Binalong Mobil Preschool
• Country Children's Early Learning Gundaroo
• Early Learning on Rossi
• Fairley Early Childhood Service
• Little Kindy Yass
• Murrumbateman Early Childhood Centre MECCA
• Yass Early Learning Childhood Centre (YECCA)
• Yass Montessori Pre School
• Yass Pre-kindergarten

Primary School

• Berinba Public School
• Binalong Primary School
• Bowning Public School
• Gundaroo Public School
• Mount Carmel Primary School 
• Murrumbateman Public School 
• Sutton Primary
• Wee Jasper Public School
• Yass Primary School

High School 

• Yass High School

Tertiary 

• TAFE NSW

•  U3A - Yass

Medical 

An excellent hospital with a 24-hour emergency department, supported by government health professionals, is complemented by several medical practices and a wide range of allied health services. Together, these facilities ensure residents and visitors have access to timely, comprehensive healthcare in Yass Valley.

• Yass Hospital - 145 Meehan Street Yass NSW - (02) 6220 2000. Please call 000 in an emergency.
• Yass Ambulance Station - 143 Meehan Street Yass NSW

Medical Practices 

• Atherfield Medical & Skin Cancer Clinic
• Old Linton Medical Practice
• My Medical Practice and Pharmacy Yass
• My Medical Practice Murrumbateman
• Murrumbateman Health Hub

Pathology

• Laverty Pathology - Atherfield Medical Center
• Laverty Pathology - My Medical Practice
• Laverty Pathology - Yass Medical Practice  
• 4Cyte Pathology Murrumbateman

Dentist 

• Yass Valley Dental 
• Yass Valley Dental Murrumbateman

Mental Health

• Head Space 
• Murrumbateman Specialist Centre - Psychiatry
• Yass Counselling 
• Yass and Surrounds P.S.H Therapy

Pharmacy 

• Capital Chemist Yass 
• Priceline Yass 
• Sutton Pharmacy Plus

Podiatry, Physiotherapy and Physiology 

• Tandem Rehad - Exercise Physiology
• Yass Wellness Centre
• Yass Valley Physiotherapy
• Yass Valley Physiotherapy
• Yass Valley Soft Tissue Therapy 
• Your Happy Feet Podiatry

Disability, Aged Care and Retirement Living 

• Yass Valley Aged Care Ltd
• RSL LifeCare - Thomas Eccles Garden
• Horton House and Warmington Lodge
• RSL Life Care - Linton Village
• Care4all
• Yass Apex Units
• Valmar Support Services
• Yass Aged & Community transport
• Flair Community Care

Religious Organisations 

• Encounter Church
• Yass Vine Church
• Yass Valley Anglican Church - St Clements
• Yass Community Baptist Church
• St Augustine's Parish (Catholic)
• St Andrews Uniting Church
• Murrumbateman Catholic Church
• All Saints Anglican Church Murrumbateman
• St Patricks Catholic Church, Binalong
• St James Anglican, Bowning

Community Services, Sporting and Special Interest Clubs 

• Yass Football Club
• Yass Bowling Club
• Yass Golf Club
• Yass Lawn Tennis Club
• Yass Gymnastics & Swim School
• Yass Clay Target Club
• Hume Tennis Club
• Murrumbateman Tennis Club
• Yass Rams Rugby Union Club
• Yass Magpies Rugby League Club
• Yass Roos AFL
• Yass Roos Womens AFC
• Murrumbateman Football Club AFL
• Binalong Brahmans
• Murrumbateman Cricket Club
• Yass Valley Cricket Association
• Yass Valley Cricket Association - Juniors
• Murrumbateman Baggy Blues - Cricket
• Binalong Cricket Club
• Yass Netball Association
• Yass Swimming Club

Yass Valley Library

Yass Valley Library offers a variety of items and services for members and visitors to browse through in a friendly atmosphere. Located in the Crago Mill Precinct, the Library is passionate about providing free and equal access to information, assisting with independent learning and promoting the joys of reading in our diverse community.

Learn more about the Library Services here. 

 Yass Valley Information Centre 

The Yass Valley Information Centre is centrally located in Coronation Park, Yass. The friendly staff can help you with all The Information Center also stocks a wide range of local products including local produce, gifts, souvenirs and award winning cool-climate wines.  

Open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm and Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 10:00am - 4:00pm (Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day)

Yass Valley Library

Yass Valley Library offers a variety of items and services for members and visitors to browse through in a friendly atmosphere. Located in the Crago Mill Precinct, the Library is passionate about providing free and equal access to information, assisting with independent learning and promoting the joys of reading in our diverse community.

Learn more about the Library Services here. 

Yass Valley Information Centre 

The Yass Valley Information Centre is centrally located in Coronation Park, Yass. The friendly staff can help you with all The Information Center also stocks a wide range of local products including local produce, gifts, souvenirs and award winning cool-climate wines.  

Open Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm and Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays 10:00am - 4:00pm (Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day) 

There is so much to see and do in Yass Valley! Visit our destination website - Visit Yass Valley for information on local restaurants and eateries, wineries, accommodation, attractions and events. 

Follow Visit Yass Valley on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date of everything happening in Yass Valley. 

Have a destination event, business or experience you would like to promote? Contact the friendly Destination team on (02) 6226 9212 or tourism@yass.nsw.gov.au 

You can also pick up the Yass Valley Times newspaper which comes out weekly or subscribe online Yass Valley Times or tune into Yass FM - Community Radio on 100.3FM. 

Car

Due to its location at the junction of the Hume and Barton Highways, Yass Valley is easily located by car.

From Canberra - A25 Barton Highway 

Distance - approximately 60km

Driving time - approximately 45 - 60 minutes  

From Sydney - M31 Hume Highway

Distance - approximately 280km

Driving time - approximately 3 hours 

From Melbourne - M31 Hume Highway

Distance - approximately 590 - 650 km

Driving time - approximately 6-7 hours 

Bus

For information on routes, stops and timetables visit Transport NSW

Routes include:

• Yass <> Canberra City Centre (via Woden Interchange & Canberra Hospital)
• Yass (Rossi St) <>Canberra City Centre (via Belconnen & Calvary Hospital)
• Yass (Rossi St) <> Daramalan College via Hall Interchange (Eagle Service)
• Yass <> St Edmunds College via Murrumbateman (Kookaburra Service) 
• Queanbeyan <> Cootamundra  

Train

Yass Junction railway station is a heritage-listed railway station on the Main Southern line in New South Wales. The station is located on Faulder Avenue, approximately 2.5 kms out of Yass township. 

Staff are on duty at this station during these hours:

For information on routes, stops and timetables visit Transport NSW

Routes from this stop include

• Central <> Melbourne
• Goulburn <>Griffith
• Central <> Albury
• Queanbeyan <> Cootamundra
• Central <> Griffith 

Airport

The closest airports to Yass Valley

• Canberra Airport (80.8km) 
• Wagga Wagga Airport (175km) 
• Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (270km) 

Emergency Services 

In an emergency dial 000 (Police - Fire- Ambulance)