Yarraman
At 55 years, Yarraman's median age is 15 years above the national figure, giving its 1,127 residents an older profile than many regional service towns. The settlement covers 128.54 square kilometres at 8.8 people per square kilometre, and 94.4% of dwellings are separate houses. Compared with nearby Nanango, it presents a quieter, lower-density rural setting, with 11.8% vacancy and annual growth of only 0.2%. That combination supports space and established ownership, but can mean fewer employment, rental and service choices. The 25.7% renting share and 49.6% outright ownership point to a settled market, while 6.7% population change across the wider area over 10 years suggests gradual rather than rapid expansion.
Local council: Toowoomba
Population
1,127
Median Age
55.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$804/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Yarraman suits buyers prioritising detached space and a slower pace, but price discovery requires care because no median house price is available. Separate houses make up 94.4% of dwellings, with 3-bedroom homes the largest group at 52.2% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 23.1%. The mortgage figure is $867 monthly, while weekly rent is $223; rent-to-income is 27.7%, higher than the 24.9% mortgage-to-income measure. Outright ownership at 49.6% is higher than mortgaged ownership at 23.2%, suggesting many established households. Compared with denser regional alternatives, inspect services, resale depth and exact property condition as carefully as the house itself.
For Buyers
Yarraman suits buyers prioritising detached space and a slower pace, but price discovery requires care because no median house price is available. Separate houses make up 94.4% of dwellings, with 3-bedroom homes the largest group at 52.2% and 4-plus-bedroom homes at 23.1%. The mortgage figure is $867 monthly, while weekly rent is $223; rent-to-income is 27.7%, higher than the 24.9% mortgage-to-income measure. Outright ownership at 49.6% is higher than mortgaged ownership at 23.2%, suggesting many established households. Compared with denser regional alternatives, inspect services, resale depth and exact property condition as carefully as the house itself.
For Investors
Yarraman presents a rental-income opportunity with meaningful vacancy and liquidity risks. Weekly rent is $223 and 25.7% of dwellings are rented, yet vacancy is 11.8%, higher than a tightly contested rental market would normally be, so leasing time and tenant demand deserve close checking. The outlook allows for 50.0% rent growth across the relevant period, but annual population growth is only 0.2% and migration is Balanced. No development activity was recorded in the last 12 months, limiting a near-term supply signal but also reducing new amenity catalysts. Compared with faster-growing regional markets, the case relies more on buying well and managing tenant demand than on rapid capital appreciation.
Schools in Yarraman
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Yarraman State School
Demographics
Yarraman has an older, settled demographic: median age is 55, or 15 years above the national comparison, and 79.4% of residents stayed at the same address over the reference period versus a 20.6% turnover rate. University attainment is 11.6%, 18.5 percentage points below the national comparison, while overseas-born residents are also 11.6%, 10.0 points below. English ancestry is most common at 513 people, followed by German at 119 and Irish at 118; Christianity counts 534 people and no religion 433. Average household size is 2.2, below the national figure by 0.3, consistent with 55.5% of couples having no children. These patterns point to an ageing, lower-mobility population with strong local continuity.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
94.4%
Houses
3.4%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Yarraman's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached and owner-held. Separate houses account for 94.4% of dwellings, far higher than the 3.4% semi-detached share, while 49.6% of households own outright, 23.2% hold a mortgage and 25.7% rent. Three-bedroom homes dominate at 52.2%, followed by 4-plus-bedroom homes at 23.1%, 2-bedroom dwellings at 18.9% and 0-to-1-bedroom homes at 5.8%. The mortgage-to-income measure is 24.9%, below rent-to-income at 27.7%, and the average household size is 2.2. Compared with attached housing patterns, Yarraman's detached profile favours established households, although the 11.8% vacancy rate may widen choice for tenants.
Mortgage / mo
$867
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$223
Census 2021
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$445
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
11.8%
Unoccupied
63
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
27.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.9%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
21.6%
Couples with children
55.5%
Couples, no children
17.7%
Single parent
310
Total families
Economy & Employment
Yarraman's economy is led by Education at 16.4% of employed industry activity, followed by Construction at 12.9%, Retail at 9.9%, Professional/Tech at 8.8% and Healthcare at 7.6%. The occupation mix includes 47 managers, 40 labourers, 38 community and personal service workers, 35 trades workers and 34 sales workers, indicating a practical local service base. Only 297 people are in the labour force, with participation at 31.5%, unemployment at 6.7% and full-time employment at 55.2%; 545 people are not in the labour force, consistent with the median age of 55. Household income is $804 weekly at the 4.7th percentile, lower than the national distribution. SEIFA places education and occupation in deciles 3 and 4, while IRSD and IRSAD are both decile 2, highlighting broader disadvantage beyond labour-market participation.
Unemployment
6.7%
Labour Force
297
Unemployed
20
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
55.2%
Part-time
39.7%
Participation
31.5%
Employed
277
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
11.6%
Postgraduate
2.6%
Born Overseas
11.6%
Dwellings
464
Transport to Work
Yarraman's low-density setting suits residents comfortable with driving and local self-sufficiency. Car drivers account for 70.9% of journeys, compared with 12.1% walking or cycling and 10.8% working from home, so daily errands and regional trips are more car-dependent than active-transport oriented. There is 1 nearby school, in the government sector and state-school type; families should check enrolment zones and travel times against the exact address. The suburb spans 128.54 square kilometres at 8.8 people per square kilometre, which supports space but can lengthen access to services. IRSAD is in decile 2, below the national socioeconomic midpoint, so transport and service access matter more than amenity marketing. For safety, check current Queensland Police information and visit at different times.
Drive
70.9%
Public Transport
N/A
Walk / Cycle
12.1%
Work from Home
10.8%
Growth Outlook
Yarraman is tracking as an established, slow-growth community rather than a high-turnover expansion market. The annual trend is 0.2%, and population change across the wider area is 6.7% over 10 years, so momentum is gradual compared with major growth corridors. Migration is labelled Balanced, while the shift trajectory is Aging, with the senior share up 8.1% and the working share down 4.3%. Affordability also worsened from 38.2% in 2011 to 43.9% in 2021, which can restrain younger household formation even as the town remains low density. Gentrification sits at score 0 and stage Not gentrifying, so current change is more demographic than upgrade-led.
Population trend: Toowoomba council area
Yarraman sits in the Toowoomba council area. These are the council area's residents, not Yarraman's.
Residents 2025
186,276
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.4%/yr
2020 to 2025
Growth, last year
+1.2%
2024 to 2025
ABS Estimated Resident Population by LGA, 30 June each year; council area, not this suburb
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yarraman compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yarraman a good suburb to live in?
Yarraman can suit people seeking a quiet, low-density town with detached housing and established neighbours. It has 1,127 residents, a median age of 55 and 8.8 people per square kilometre. Compared with larger regional centres, services and employment are more limited, so car access and comfort with a slower growth rate of 0.2% matter.
What is the median house price in Yarraman?
No reliable median house price is available for Yarraman, so buyers should compare recent sales property by property rather than rely on a single benchmark. Housing remains predominantly detached at 94.4%, while typical rent is $223 a week and the mortgage figure is $867 a month. These measures help frame affordability, but they are not a sale price substitute.
What schools are in Yarraman?
Yarraman has 1 nearby school, a government state school. Families should check the enrolment zone, year levels, transport arrangements and current capacity for the exact address. The low-density setting, at 8.8 people per square kilometre, can make travel planning more important than it would be in a denser town.
Is Yarraman safe?
For a safety decision, check current Queensland Police information and visit at different times, because local conditions can vary across Yarraman's 128.54 square kilometres. Speak with nearby residents and inspect lighting, footpaths and routes after dark; a single town-wide impression may not fit every street.
Is Yarraman good for property investment?
Yarraman may suit an investor seeking rental income, but vacancy and liquidity risks need attention. Weekly rent is $223, vacancy is 11.8% and 25.7% of dwellings are rented, while development activity was 0 in the last 12 months. Annual growth is 0.2%, so compared with faster regional markets, returns depend more on buying well and managing tenant demand.
How is Yarraman's population changing?
Yarraman has 1,127 residents today, with a median age of 55. Population change across the wider area is 6.7% over 10 years, while the annual trend is 0.2% and migration is Balanced. The trajectory is Aging, reinforced by an 8.1% rise in senior share and a 4.3% fall in working share, so change is gradual and age-led rather than driven by rapid household inflows.
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 education open registers (school locations), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications).
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