Yandina
Population growth of 41% since 2011 sets Yandina apart from most Sunshine Coast hinterland towns, and it has not slowed: annual growth now runs at 2.01%, adding around 276 residents a year. At 3,073 people across 15.31 km2, the suburb remains genuinely low-density at 201 residents per km2, well below the national urban average. The median house price sits around $481,000, affordable compared to the broader Sunshine Coast coastal belt, and household income places at the 53.1st percentile nationally, close to the middle of the distribution. The gentrification score of 47-49 puts it in an Active stage, with internal migration driving 160 net arrivals annually from within Australia.
Population
3,073
Median Age
36.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,616/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
17
Median House
$481K
Estimated from rent (2025)
At $481,000, the median house price in Yandina sits meaningfully below coastal Sunshine Coast medians, making it one of the more accessible entry points in the region. Separate houses dominate at 83.2% of dwellings, with apartments at just 5.5%, so buyers get genuine land and space. Bedroom mix leans large: 39.8% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 39.6% have three, which suits families rather than downsizers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,807, and the mortgage-to-income ratio comes in at 25.8%, below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners account for 25.6% of households, while 48.1% carry a mortgage, indicating that most homeowners are still building equity rather than debt-free, consistent with a suburb that has grown rapidly and attracted recent buyers.
For Buyers
At $481,000, the median house price in Yandina sits meaningfully below coastal Sunshine Coast medians, making it one of the more accessible entry points in the region. Separate houses dominate at 83.2% of dwellings, with apartments at just 5.5%, so buyers get genuine land and space. Bedroom mix leans large: 39.8% of homes have four or more bedrooms and 39.6% have three, which suits families rather than downsizers. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,807, and the mortgage-to-income ratio comes in at 25.8%, below the 30% stress threshold. Outright owners account for 25.6% of households, while 48.1% carry a mortgage, indicating that most homeowners are still building equity rather than debt-free, consistent with a suburb that has grown rapidly and attracted recent buyers.
For Investors
Renters make up 26.3% of households, a moderate base for a hinterland suburb, and weekly rent averages $369. Rent grew 35.6% over the decade, a faster trajectory than most comparable regional towns nationally. The vacancy rate of 4.8% sits above the typical investment-grade threshold of 3%, signalling mild oversupply or seasonal softness. Development activity shows 15 applications in the past 12 months, largely operational works rather than new dwelling supply. Net internal migration of 160 residents per year provides steady demand support, and the medium population forecast reaches 15,238 by 2031, up from around 13,729 in 2025. The investment case rests on population-driven rental demand growth rather than existing yield compression.
Development Activity
Total DAs
61
Last 12 Months
17
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-22.7%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Yandina iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Yandina State School
Prep-6 · 365 students
Demographics
At a median age of 36, Yandina sits 4 years younger than the national median, drawing a working-age and family-oriented population rather than retirees. The share of overseas-born residents is 16.5%, which is 5.1 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a predominantly Australian-born population. Ancestry is Anglo-Celtic dominated: English (1,386), Irish (352), Scottish (341) and German (207) are the main backgrounds. University qualifications reach 22.0%, which is 8.1 percentage points below the national rate, pointing to a trade and manual-skills workforce rather than a white-collar professional one. Average household size of 2.6 is 0.1 above national, and 44.5% of families are couples with children, consistent with its family-suburb character.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
83.2%
Houses
6.4%
Townhouse
5.5%
Apartment
Tenure
The housing stock is 83.2% separate houses, one of the higher detached-house rates compared to suburban averages nationally, with apartments at 5.5% and semi-detached at 6.4%. Four-plus bedroom homes (39.8%) and three-bedroom homes (39.6%) together account for nearly 80% of dwellings, leaving little stock for singles or downsizers. Tenure splits as 25.6% outright owners, 48.1% with a mortgage, and 26.3% renting. Rent-to-income at 22.8% stays comfortably below stress levels, and mortgage-to-income at 25.8% is also within safe bounds, which helps explain why housing stress flags are absent. The estimated median house price of $481,000 reflects affordability that has been improving since 2011, when the affordability ratio was 57.8%, falling to 52.8% by 2021.
Mortgage / mo
$1,807
Rent / wk
$369
HH Size
2.6
Personal Income / wk
$778
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
4.8%
Unoccupied
57
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
25.8%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.7%
Couples, no children
2,471
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare is the dominant employer at 22.6% of the local workforce (219 workers), a proportion higher than most similarly-sized hinterland towns. Construction follows at 13.9% (135 workers), then Education at 11.4% (110), Retail at 7.9% (77) and Manufacturing at 6.6% (64). By occupation, Labourers (208), Professionals (200) and Managers (192) are closely matched at the top, which is unusual and reflects a genuinely mixed workforce across trades and professional services. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, close to the national average, with a full-time employment rate of 64.2%. SEIFA deciles show IRSD at 6 and IRSAD at 6, squarely mid-table nationally on both relative disadvantage and advantage. The IER score of 1,061 places at decile 9, a high reading that reflects the large-home ownership profile despite moderate incomes.
Unemployment
3.7%
Labour Force
7,321
Unemployed
269
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
64.2%
Part-time
31.3%
Participation
58.4%
Employed
1,358
Occupations
Top Industries
University
22.0%
Postgraduate
4.1%
Born Overseas
16.5%
Dwellings
1,120
Transport to Work
Car dependency is very high: 92.3% of residents drive to work, and only 0.4% use public transport, well below the national public transport share. Walking and cycling account for 2.4% of commutes. No schools are recorded inside the Yandina suburb boundary in this dataset, meaning families commute to neighbouring Sunshine Coast towns for schooling. The IRSAD decile of 6 places the suburb in the middle tier nationally on relative advantage and disadvantage, with no extreme concentration of either deprivation or wealth. Volunteering runs at 14.2% of residents, above the national average, and only 6.3% (183 people) require daily assistance. The rent-to-income ratio of 22.8% keeps renters in a comfortable position relative to incomes at the 53.1st percentile nationally.
Drive
92.3%
Public Transport
0.4%
Walk / Cycle
2.4%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.01%/yr
(+276 people/yr)
EstablishedYandina is one of the faster-growing areas in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, with population up 41% since 2011 and current annual growth at 2.01%, adding approximately 276 residents a year. Internal migration is the primary driver, averaging 160 net arrivals annually, supplemented by 73 net overseas migrants. The medium forecast projects population reaching 15,238 by 2031, compared to the current SA2-level count of around 13,729 in 2025. The gentrification score of 49 sits in the Active stage, driven by rising rent (up 35.6% over the decade) and real income growth of 20.7%. The working-age share has contracted by 2.3 points and the senior share grown by 3.7 points, so although the suburb is younger than national average, it is aging relative to its own baseline.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+73
Net Internal / yr
+160
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +41% since 2011, Net internal migration +160/yr, Accelerating: 11% → 27%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yandina compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yandina a good suburb to live in?
Yandina suits buyers and families wanting space at an accessible price. The median house price is around $481,000, with 83.2% of dwellings being separate houses. SEIFA deciles sit at 6 for both IRSD and IRSAD, placing the suburb in the mid-range nationally. Volunteering at 14.2% and a low housing stress rate point to a settled community. The main trade-off is strong car dependency, with 92.3% of residents driving to work and very limited public transport.
What is the median house price in Yandina?
The estimated median house price is $481,000, based on 2025 rent data. Weekly rent averages $369 and monthly mortgage repayments come to approximately $1,807. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 25.8% is below the 30% stress threshold, making ownership relatively manageable at current income levels.
What schools are in Yandina?
No schools are recorded inside the Yandina suburb boundary in this dataset. Families generally travel to neighbouring Sunshine Coast hinterland towns for primary and secondary schooling. University qualifications among residents sit at 22.0%, which is 8.1 percentage points below the national figure, reflecting a trade-oriented workforce.
Is Yandina safe?
Specific crime statistics are not available for Yandina in this dataset. As a contextual indicator, the suburb scores decile 6 on the IRSD index of relative disadvantage, placing it in the mid-range nationally rather than at either extreme. Only 6.3% of residents (183 people) need daily assistance, and the unemployment rate of 4.5% is close to the national average, both consistent with a stable community.
Is Yandina good for property investment?
Rental demand is supported by population growth of 2.01% annually and net internal migration of 160 residents per year. Weekly rent of $369 has grown 35.6% over the decade, above the pace of many comparable hinterland towns nationally. The vacancy rate of 4.8% is mildly elevated compared to the typical 3% investment-grade threshold, so investors should factor in some softness. Medium population forecasts project the SA2 reaching 15,238 by 2031, which underpins medium-term rental demand.
How is Yandina's population changing?
Population has grown 41% since 2011 and is currently rising at 2.01% per year, adding around 276 residents annually. The SA2 population sits at approximately 13,729 in 2025, with medium forecasts reaching 15,238 by 2031. Internal migration is the primary driver at 160 net arrivals per year, supplemented by 73 net overseas migrants annually. The profile is aging slightly, with the senior share up 3.7 points over the decade.
What industries employ people in Yandina?
Healthcare is the largest employer at 22.6% of the local workforce (219 workers), a higher share than most similarly-sized hinterland suburbs. Construction follows at 13.9% (135 workers), then Education at 11.4% (110 workers). The full-time employment rate is 64.2%, with an unemployment rate of 4.5% close to the national average.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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