In 1841 the site, originally a low-lying swamp, was chosen by a Scottish clan leader, Aeneas Ronaldson MacDonnell, who, with his fellow Scots, attempted to set up a feudal-style court.yaramı yala fener.However, the experiment folded and he subsequently moved to New Zealand.

[6] Mr and Mrs A.J Thompson, publican and property developers local to Yarram, built the Regent Theatre and its two shops.

Notable people from the Yarram area include famous 19th century Opera singer Ada Crossely who was born in Tarraville, Gippsland and received piano lessons with Mrs Hastings of the nearby Port Albert at the age of seven,[8] and Kara Healey who was the first female park ranger in Victoria and an outstanding naturalist.

[9] Yarram is known for its proximity to Ninety Mile Beach, Port Albert, neighbouring Tarra-Bulga National Park and heritage architecture in its Main Street, including the historic Regent Theatre.

[10] Yarram is the home of several former AFL footballers, including Royce Vardy, Anthony Banik (Richmond Tigers), Andrew Dunkley (Sydney Swans) and Jed Lamb (Carlton Blues).