Renting in Yarrawonga: What you need to know

Thankfully, our local real estate market is still enjoying a record boom, meaning anyone looking to make the move will have no shortage of rental properties to choose from.

So if you’ve got a budget in mind and have already packed your bags, here’s how you can ensure your residency in Yarrawonga is smooth and enjoyable.

Plan Thoroughly for your Big Move

If you’re moving from interstate or even from Melbourne, chances are you’ll need to organise a moving truck alongside making other logistical considerations (i.e. connecting up your utilities and organising a time with your property manager for a key dropoff).

Even though the actual physical logistics of your move may take centre stage, there are some other considerations you shouldn’t put off.

The first is finalising your renters' insurance.

You'll want to stay covered with renters insurance when renting in Yarrawonga as our region has been known to experience its fair share of volatile weather patterns.

Being situated on a floodplain, Yarrawonga has also been susceptible to flooding in the past, which is why contents insurance for all residents is an absolute must.

Renters insurance also covers you for liability in case you damage your landlord's property during your tenancy.

It will also cover the cost of temporary accommodation should you find yourself unable to live in your rental property due to a major incident like a flood.

On top of securing the right insurance cover, new residents should also make sure they organise their utilities are connected promptly, either right before their move or on the first day of their lease agreement.

That way, you can avoid moving into a property without power or hot water!

Secure Local Employment

One concern that many people may have when moving to rural locations is whether there will be enough job opportunities for them in their new town.

Contrary to popular belief and rumours that abound, there are typically plenty of jobs available for those looking to make the shift to country life in Yarrawonga – especially if you have a particular professional or trade skills to offer the local job market.

Like most regional urban centres, Yarrawonga is in need of skilled workers to fill vacancies in businesses and local healthcare and educational facilities.

If you work in an in-demand role, you should be able to find work in this gorgeous location easily.

For instance, teachers, nurses, lawyers, doctors and other healthcare professionals are very in-demand.

If you happen to have any of these skills to offer employers, you should be able to find work in Yarrawonga and perhaps even take home a more competitive salary than you'd find in the city due to staff shortages.

Also, suppose you're a skilled tradesperson such as a sparky, chippie or a plumber.

In that case, you should easily be able to find work in the local construction sector or even launch your own business to service the local Yarrawonga community.

And if you work outside of the education, healthcare, construction or other in-demand industries?

You may have the alternate option to transfer to working online and maintain your current professional role fully remotely from Yarrawonga.

Whilst working from home may make it a little more difficult to integrate into your new Yarrawonga community than finding local work, you can still maintain your lifestyle and income by working remotely.

Get Involved with the Yarrawonga Community

One common criticism of city life is that it can be quite socially isolating.

Most people have no connection to their local community aside from their immediate family and close friendship circle.

Conversely, Yarrawonga thrives because of our vibrant regional community.

When you move to Yarrawonga, you'll find that you’ll have the opportunity to create some close connections with your neighbours and the wider local community through participating in a diverse collection of community groups and initiatives, from footy clubs to bowls clubs, book clubs, gardening groups, and more.

The best way to embrace your new Yarrawonga community is to roll your sleeves up and get involved.

You might scour the notice boards at your local Yarrawonga cafe, post office, hardware and grocery stores for posters or fliers outlining local community groups or events.

There might even be social media groups you can join, too.

From there, simply look for social connection opportunities that align with your interests and values.

Is there a community garden that needs volunteers?

Does your local footy team need a volunteer coach or other role?

Is there a local card, puzzle or board game group you can join?

Is there a local market where you can sell your homemade wares and meet locals?

Jumping into these opportunities can help make you feel like part of the local Yarrawonga crowd in no time at all.

Plus, improved connection to your local community has a range of benefits, including better health and wellbeing and having more people in your support network during your time living in Yarrawonga.

Join Yarrawonga’s Rich Local Community

From finding the right property to securing work in the local community and forging local connections, integrating into life here in Yarrawonga doesn’t happen overnight.

But you’ll be happy to hear that our community is very welcoming and there’s plenty to see and do to provide new residents with much enrichment.

You can easily meet new people by exploring Lake Mulwala, visiting the Yarrawonga Aerodrome, or heading into town in the evenings for a drink at some of our local pubs.

And once you do get settled, chances are you won’t ever want to leave!

Just ask any of our locals.