Yarra City Council
Government AdministrationTasmania, Australia501-1000 Employees
Yarra City Council is a local government authority serving an inner-metropolitan area in Victoria, Australia. It covers about 19.5 square kilometres and includes suburbs such as Richmond, Fitzroy, Collingwood, Cremorne, and Abbotsford. The Wurundjeri-willam people of the Kulin Nation are recognised as the traditional owners of the land. It serves a community of about 83,600 residents and supports a local economy with around 67,000 jobs and a gross regional product of $9.084 billion. Administration operates from three historic town halls, and a Connie Benn Centre handles customer service; nine councillors represent the municipality across nine wards. In 2026, the council received an Energy Efficiency Council Award for its Climate Safe Rooms and Home Energy Upgrades pilot programs.