Start a yarn.
Make a connection.
Yarnnect is the Australian social app built for real connections. Meet people nearby, join communities, go on dates, chat about what you love, and find your crew.
People near you
Jordan, 27
📍 2km away · 🎸 Music
Priya, 24
📍 5km away · ☕ Coffee
Lachlan, 31
📍 1km away · 🏄 Surfing
More ways to connect
Yarnnect isn't just a dating app. It's your social life — all in one place.
Discover locals
Find people nearby and see who's around. Whether you're after a mate, a date, or just a good yarn — they're closer than you think.
Chat rooms
Jump into public chats or join rooms built around your interests. Sports, music, food, travel — there's a room for every kind of person.
Groups & communities
Create or join communities of people who share your passions. From hiking crews to footy fans, find your mob.
Events
Discover local events and connect with others who are going. Meet before you arrive and keep the conversation going after.
Dating & relationships
Set your intentions — friends, dating, casual, or something serious. No guessing games, just real connections.
Direct messaging
Once you've made a connection, slide into DMs. Simple, clean, and always private.
How it works
Getting connected takes minutes. Here's how easy it is.
Download the app
Grab Yarnnect on Android and create your profile in minutes. Tell people a bit about yourself and what you're looking for.
Discover people nearby
Yarnnect shows you real people in your area. Browse profiles, check shared interests, and see who sparks your curiosity.
Start a yarn
Jump into a chat room, join a group, or send someone a message. The first move is always free — say g'day.
Make a real connection
Whether it's a new mate, a date, or your new community — Yarnnect is where Australian connections are made.
Built for real Australians
“Yarn” is what we call a good chat — and “connect” is what we're all about. Yarnnect combines the two to create something you won't find anywhere else.
Most apps make you swipe and hope for the best. Yarnnect gives you real ways to meet real people — through shared interests, local communities, events, and conversations that actually go somewhere.
Whether you're new to town, looking for love, wanting to expand your social circle, or just keen to find people who love what you love — Yarnnect was built for you.
Australian-made
Built with Australian culture and values at the core.
Safe & respectful
We take community safety seriously. No exceptions.
Genuine connections
More meaningful than a swipe. Real people, real moments.
Growing fast
Starting in Australia, with eyes on the world.
Be one of the first
to try Yarnnect
We're currently testing the Android version of Yarnnect with a small group of early users. If you're on Android and keen to be one of the first to experience it, sign up below and we'll be in touch.