Browse property in Yass

Overview

Yass lies 280 km south‑west of Sydney and 59 km from Canberra on the Hume Highway, with the Yass River flowing through town. Its historic high street features well‑preserved 19th‑century verandah pubs now used as cafés and shops, attracting travellers and locals alike. The town is served by Yass Junction railway station on the Sydney‑Melbourne line and a heritage tram bridge over the river, providing direct rail links to the capital.

Amenities include the Yass & District Museum, the Railway Heritage Centre, Cooma Cottage, St Augustine’s Catholic Church, Banjo Paterson Park, Yass Valley Library and The Globe Inn hotel. Heritage‑listed sites such as the Yass Post Office sit beside newer residences, giving a housing mix of preserved cottages and contemporary homes. Community events like the annual Yass Show and the arts‑and‑crafts festival add a vibrant social calendar.