Prominent as a gold mining area in the late 19th century, much of the land was surveyed and cleared for farming once the mining boom subsided. The area was rich with local orchards including well known local farming family the Stuchbery's. Church services began in the area in 1884 with many denomination using the local schoolhouse. After purchasing land and working with local builders the St Michaels Anglican Church was officially opened on 21st February 1954. The Post Office opened on 1 March 1910 as Tanck's Corner and was renamed Yarrambat around 1928. It is unknown why the name was changed however Yarrambat is named from a Woiwurrung word meaning "high hills" or "pleasant views". The initial choice of residents was to rename the area Kanangra however it was decided it was too close to the Queensland township name of Kanungra.
Today
Recently land has been allowed to be subdivided into 1 hectare allotments by the Shire of Nillumbik, with large prestige homes dotting the landscape. Yarrambat has become one of Melbourne's affluent north eastern suburbs due to many of its properties being constructed on large allotments within relatively close proximity to the City.
Facilities
It contains a post office, veterinarian clinic, child minding centre, recreation reserve, war memorial, a primary school , kindergarten, a private school, a general store, memorial hall and a CFAfire station, as well as a railway museum. The Yarrambat Historical Society Inc was formed in 1990 to preserve the heritage of the area. It's major project being the relocation of original 1878 Primary School to become the Yarrambat Heritage Museum. In 1978, Yarrambat celebrated its centenary, including a festival at the primary school, which at that time was adjacent to the main T-intersection. The school was relocated to new buildings in the 1980s. Further upgrades to the school have occurred during 2007, the most prominent feature being 5 open plan classrooms, office redevelopment and a gymnasium. The school has spent significant time and effort into developing Inquiry Based Learning. A mobile library operated by Yarra Plenty Regional Library regularly stops in the township.
Sport
Golfers play at the Yarrambat Park Golf Course on Yan Yean Road. War Memorial park is the home to Yarrambat Junior Football Club, Plenty Valley Cricket Club, and Yarrambat Netball Club. Yarrambat Park is also home to the Diamond Valley Archery Club, which includes an outdoor target range, an 18 metre indoor range and a field course. The is based at Yarrambat Park Lake sharing it's clubhouse with the archery club. have regular rallies and clinics. The Yarrambat-Plenty Little Athletics Club competes as part of the Diamond Valley Little Athletics Centre.
