Yaroomba
An 11.6% vacancy rate stands out in a suburb where 92.6% of dwellings are separate houses, pointing to holiday or investment stock sitting idle rather than a housing surplus in the ordinary sense. Yaroomba's 2,043 residents earn household income at the 87.1st percentile nationally, and 41.5% hold university qualifications, which is 11.4 percentage points above the national figure. The median age of 42 sits 2 years above the national median, the workforce leans toward healthcare and construction, and 45.1% of residents carry a mortgage, giving the suburb a stable, owner-occupier character despite the elevated vacancy.
Population
2,043
Median Age
42.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,262/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
3
Median House
$612K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is estimated at $612,000 based on 2025 rent data, with monthly mortgage repayments of $2,104 and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.5%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability is notable given household income sits at the 87.1st percentile nationally. The stock is overwhelmingly detached: 92.6% separate houses, 5.8% semi-detached, and just 1.6% apartments. Family-sized homes dominate, with 57.2% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms and 30.3% having three, well above the national mix. Outright owners at 31.8% and mortgage holders at 45.1% together account for nearly 77% of occupied dwellings, signalling a settled, owner-occupier community rather than a transient rental market.
For Buyers
The median house price is estimated at $612,000 based on 2025 rent data, with monthly mortgage repayments of $2,104 and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.5%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold. That affordability is notable given household income sits at the 87.1st percentile nationally. The stock is overwhelmingly detached: 92.6% separate houses, 5.8% semi-detached, and just 1.6% apartments. Family-sized homes dominate, with 57.2% of dwellings having four or more bedrooms and 30.3% having three, well above the national mix. Outright owners at 31.8% and mortgage holders at 45.1% together account for nearly 77% of occupied dwellings, signalling a settled, owner-occupier community rather than a transient rental market.
For Investors
Yaroomba's 11.6% vacancy rate is the most significant caution for investors, suggesting that a meaningful portion of the 23.1% renter pool competes with idle stock, which puts downward pressure on rental yields. Weekly rent of $500 against a $612,000 median gives a gross yield near 4.2%, reasonable by Queensland coastal standards. Only 3 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, well below what you would see in a high-growth corridor, so new supply pressure is minimal. The suburb's 87.1st-percentile household income base and 41.5% university qualification rate point to quality tenants, but the high vacancy means landlords should budget for longer vacancy periods than in comparable coastal suburbs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
12
Last 12 Months
3
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
-40.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Yaroomba's median age of 42 is 2 years above the national median, consistent with the suburb's family-and-established-owner profile. University qualifications reach 41.5%, which is 11.4 percentage points above the national average, reflecting a professional resident base. Overseas-born residents account for 20.7%, sitting 0.9 points below the national figure. Ancestry is strongly Anglo-Celtic: English (953), Irish (314), and Scottish (283) are the three largest groups. Average household size of 2.8 is 0.3 above the national figure, driven by the high share of couples with children (801 families) compared to couples without children (493). Volunteering runs at 19.7%, indicating a civic-minded community.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
92.6%
Houses
5.8%
Townhouse
1.6%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure splits into three distinct groups: 31.8% own outright, 45.1% carry a mortgage, and 23.1% rent, a composition that skews strongly toward owner-occupiers compared to many coastal Queensland suburbs. The stock is detached-dominant at 92.6% separate houses, with semi-detached at 5.8% and apartments at just 1.6%. Four-plus bedroom homes account for 57.2% of dwellings and three-bedroom homes 30.3%, a profile shaped by families rather than singles or couples. The median house price is estimated at $612,000, with monthly mortgage repayments of $2,104 and a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.5%, well below the national stress threshold. Rent-to-income sits at 22.1%, also below stress levels, though the 11.6% vacancy rate signals that not all available stock is occupied.
Mortgage / mo
$2,104
Rent / wk
$500
HH Size
2.8
Personal Income / wk
$906
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
11.6%
Unoccupied
92
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
21.5%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.5%
Couples, no children
1,670
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare employs 19.3% of the local workforce (147 residents), the largest sector, followed closely by Construction at 14.0% (107) and Education at 13.9% (106). Professional and technical services account for 10.9% (83), while Retail employs 6.4% (49). By occupation, Professionals lead at 314 workers, with Managers (164), Community and Personal services (121), Clerical and Admin (107), and Sales (104) filling out the workforce. Full-time employment runs at 56.4% and the unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average. Labour force participation is 59.5%, partly because 472 residents are outside the labour force, likely reflecting the older median age of 42. Household income at the 87.1st percentile nationally reflects the education and professional concentration.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
56.4%
Part-time
39.8%
Participation
59.5%
Employed
939
Occupations
Top Industries
University
41.5%
Postgraduate
9.7%
Born Overseas
20.7%
Dwellings
702
Transport to Work
Car dependence is near-total, with 90.3% of residents driving to work and only 1.1% using public transport, lower than the state average. Walking and cycling account for 1.7% of commute modes. No schools are recorded within Yaroomba's boundaries, so families with children rely on schools in neighbouring suburbs on the Sunshine Coast. Crime statistics are not available for this suburb, though the mortgage-belt character and 87.1st-percentile household income suggest a stable, low-disadvantage profile. SEIFA index scores are not available in this dataset. Rent-to-income at 22.1% and mortgage-to-income at 21.5% indicate residents are not financially stretched, and only 2.8% of residents (55 people) require daily assistance.
Drive
90.3%
Public Transport
1.1%
Walk / Cycle
1.7%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yaroomba compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yaroomba a good suburb to live in?
Yaroomba suits families and established owner-occupiers well. Household income sits at the 87.1st percentile nationally, 41.5% of residents hold university qualifications (11.4 points above national), and mortgage-to-income at 21.5% is well below the 30% stress threshold. The trade-off is near-total car dependence at 90.3% and no schools recorded within the suburb.
What is the median house price in Yaroomba?
The median house price is estimated at $612,000 based on 2025 rent data. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,104, giving a mortgage-to-income ratio of 21.5%. Weekly rent is $500, implying a gross yield near 4.2% for investors, though the 11.6% vacancy rate is worth factoring in.
What schools are in Yaroomba?
No schools are recorded within Yaroomba's boundaries in this dataset. Families rely on schools in neighbouring Sunshine Coast suburbs. The local population is highly educated, with 41.5% holding university qualifications, which is 11.4 percentage points above the national figure.
Is Yaroomba safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Yaroomba in this dataset. As indirect indicators, the suburb sits at the 87.1st percentile for household income nationally and has a mortgage-belt, owner-occupier character with 76.9% of dwellings owner-occupied. Only 2.8% of residents (55 people) require daily assistance.
Is Yaroomba good for property investment?
Yaroomba offers a gross yield near 4.2% based on a $500 weekly rent against a $612,000 median. However, the 11.6% vacancy rate is elevated and signals idle stock, which can extend vacancy periods. Development supply is low, with only 3 applications in the past 12 months, which may support capital values over time.
How is Yaroomba's population changing?
Annual population growth figures are not available for Yaroomba in this dataset. The current population is 2,043 across 2.59 square kilometres, giving a density of 787.5 per square kilometre. Residential turnover is 29.7%, meaning 70.3% of residents have stayed in place, suggesting a stable rather than rapidly expanding community.
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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