Why Choose Community Banking

A bank that gives back.
Community Banking is built on a profit-with-purpose model—where your money helps your local community thrive.

How We Help Support the Community

Backing the projects that matter.
From grassroots initiatives to town-enhancing infrastructure, we’re proud to support the Upper Yarra.

How You Can Contribute

Your everyday banking creates real change.
By simply banking with us, you’re investing in your own community.

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5 Million+

reinvested back into the local community

80%

of profits, reinvested back into the community

Over 375

community groups, organisations and projects supported since 2000

Over 25 Years

of providing community support

How it all came to be…

Investing in the community to build community

Established over 25 years ago, we’re proud to be local.  As an independent company with a volunteer Board of Directors, we operate under a Franchise Agreement with Bendigo Bank, one of Australia’s largest and most trusted banks.  While it might seem complex, it’s actually quite simple “The Community Wanted a Bank, and The Community Bought a Bank” with more than 300 community banks across Australia now forming part of the Bendigo Bank network.

Let us introduce ourselves

A few words about us

The Upper Yarra Community Enterprise (UYCE) owns and operates the franchises for the Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank branches. It is run by a voluntary board of directors drawn from the local community and has as its mission the advancement of economic prosperity and a vibrant, resilient and sustainable Upper Yarra community – through banking and beyond!

COMMUNITY BANK – WARBURTON

If you have an enquiry, contact us today on 03 5966 2122 or email.

COMMUNITY BANK – YARRA JUNCTION

If you have an enquiry, contact us today on 03 5967 1919 or email.

Looking for accommodation?

The Bank Warburton offers a unique and awe-inspiring experience to visitors seeking an impressive place to stay.
Dating back to the early 1920s the original Bank Manager’s upstairs residence has been transformed to provide fully self-contained visitor accommodation.

With a warm welcome, relaxed pace, history-rich surroundings and picturesque location, a weekend stay at The Bank Warburton promises a truly memorable experience.

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Latest News

$12,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Local Students for 2025
$38,000 in Community Grants Announced for 2025

“Happy 25th anniversary!

Thank you to all at Warburton Yarra Junction Community Bank for the huge role you play in our community.

Your generous and continued investment in our communities keeps our region strong and connected.

The Upper Yarra Valley is a better place to call home because of the impact of Warburton and Yarra Junction Community Bank, and I can’t wait to see what the bank continues to achieve in the next 25 years and beyond.”

“As the 2024 recipient of the Community Bank’s prestigious Ian-De-La-Rue youth initiative award, I am so grateful for the way our bank empowers young people and encourages them to keep making a difference!”

“ECOSS is incredibly grateful for the major sponsorship support we have had for our events over the years of our existence. It’s meant we have been able to deliver sustainability education to the community and run big free accessible festivals at ECOSS in Wesburn and Ecotopia at Yarra Junction. We live in a low socio-economic area and without this support we would not be able to make our events so accessible.”

“Ripper effort by Community Bank Warburton and Yarra Junction, celebrating 25 years of providing the community with support and opportunities. Well done.”

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Celebrating Your Community – My Upper Yarra

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