Yatala
With 82% of dwellings containing 4 or more bedrooms and household income sitting at the 92.4th percentile nationally, Yatala (postcode 4207) functions primarily as a large-lot family enclave on the northern edge of the Gold Coast corridor. Population nearly doubled in just over a decade, up 55% since 2011, yet the suburb covers 14 square kilometres and houses only 1,405 residents, giving a density of just 100 people per km2. The economics are notably stress-free: mortgage repayments consume 20.3% of household income and rent costs 19.8%, both below the 30% stress threshold. The workforce leans heavily toward construction at 18.8% of workers.
Population
1,405
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,506/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$619K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price sits at $619,000, lower than the Gold Coast median, making Yatala accessible for buyers wanting space rather than proximity. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,200, representing 20.3% of household income, well below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is almost entirely separate houses at 99.2%, and 82% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers are purchasing size. Ownership is skewed toward mortgage holders at 56.1%, compared to 35.8% who own outright and only 8.1% renting. Average household size runs at 3.4 people, which is 0.9 above the national figure, consistent with the large-home, family-first character of the area.
For Buyers
The median house price sits at $619,000, lower than the Gold Coast median, making Yatala accessible for buyers wanting space rather than proximity. Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,200, representing 20.3% of household income, well below the 30% stress threshold. The housing stock is almost entirely separate houses at 99.2%, and 82% of dwellings have 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers are purchasing size. Ownership is skewed toward mortgage holders at 56.1%, compared to 35.8% who own outright and only 8.1% renting. Average household size runs at 3.4 people, which is 0.9 above the national figure, consistent with the large-home, family-first character of the area.
For Investors
The investor profile for Yatala is modest but stable. The renter pool is thin at only 8.1% of households, one of the lowest rates in Queensland, meaning rental demand comes from a limited base. Weekly rent averages $495 against a $619,000 median, implying a gross yield of around 4.2%. The vacancy rate at 3.9% is slightly elevated, indicating limited rental competition among landlords. Population grew 45% over the 10-year period to 2021, and the medium forecast adds roughly 304 people per year to the broader SA2 area. Net overseas migration of 105 per year is the main growth driver, which sustains gradual demand. Construction employs 18.8% of local workers, suggesting local familiarity with property development.
Schools in Yatala iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Rivermount College
Prep-12 · 982 students
Demographics
The median age of 43 is 3.0 years above the national figure, and the trajectory is aging: the senior share gained 3.4 points while the young adult share fell 2.5 points over the decade. Overseas-born residents make up 19.7%, which is 1.9 points below national. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (590), Scottish (144) and Irish (143), with no language groups large enough to register separately. University qualifications reach 23.8%, which is 6.3 points below the national average, reflecting the trade and construction workforce concentration. Average household size of 3.4 is well above national at 2.5, driven by the high proportion of couples with children: 540 such families against 312 couples without children.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
99.2%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
0.8%
Apartment
Tenure
Yatala's housing market is defined by scale and ownership concentration. Separate houses account for 99.2% of dwellings, and 82% have 4 or more bedrooms, compared to a national average where 4-plus bedroom homes make up roughly 25%. The mortgage-to-income ratio sits at 20.3%, comfortably below the 30% stress threshold despite the $619,000 median, because household incomes rank at the 92.4th percentile nationally. Only 8.1% of residents rent, among the lowest shares in the state, reinforcing this as a committed owner-occupier community. Outright owners (35.8%) and mortgage holders (56.1%) together represent 91.9% of households. The vacancy rate of 3.9% is higher than the typical sub-2% levels seen in tight rental markets nearby.
Mortgage / mo
$2,200
Rent / wk
$495
HH Size
3.4
Personal Income / wk
$787
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
3.9%
Unoccupied
16
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.3%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
25.2%
Couples, no children
1,240
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction dominates Yatala's employment base at 18.8% of workers (83 people), above the national share for the sector. Healthcare follows at 15.2% and Education at 14.1%, a pattern typical of larger-lot suburban areas where service sector jobs reach households. Manufacturing accounts for 8.2%, partly reflecting Yatala's proximity to the Enterprise Area along the Pacific Motorway. The IRSD decile of 8 places the suburb above the national median for relative advantage, and household income sits at the 92.4th percentile. Full-time employment runs at 67.2% of the employed population with an unemployment rate of 5.2%. The IRSAD decile of 6 and IEO decile of 5 suggest middling education and occupation outcomes despite high household incomes, consistent with a skilled trades rather than professional workforce.
Unemployment
2.3%
Labour Force
7,722
Unemployed
179
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
67.2%
Part-time
27.6%
Participation
60.4%
Employed
658
Occupations
Top Industries
University
23.8%
Postgraduate
5.4%
Born Overseas
19.7%
Dwellings
389
Transport to Work
Car dependency at Yatala is almost total: 90.6% of residents drive to work and only 2.0% use public transport, compared to national public transport rates of around 9-10%. This reflects the suburban scale and low density of 100 people per km2. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary, so families travel to nearby centres. The IRSAD decile of 6 places Yatala in the middle tier nationally for relative advantage, while the IER decile of 10 signals strong household economic resources. Housing stress indicators are favourable: rent-to-income at 19.8% and mortgage-to-income at 20.3% are both well below the 30% stress threshold. Volunteering runs at 14.5% and 3.9% of residents need daily assistance.
Drive
90.6%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
1.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
+2.33%/yr
(+304 people/yr)
EstablishedYatala has grown sharply: population rose 45% over the decade to 2021 and the broader SA2 population reached 13,037 by 2025. The medium forecast adds around 304 people per year through 2031, reaching approximately 15,055 by that year. Overseas migration drives most of the growth at a net 105 per year, well above the net internal migration of 28. Rent grew 18.4% over the measured period, faster than real income growth of 7.0%, which has compressed affordability from 55.4% in 2011 to 49.8% in 2021. The gentrification score of 18 places the suburb in the not gentrifying stage, consistent with stable, family-driven growth rather than speculative turnover. Community stability is high, with 81.2% of residents having stayed in the same address.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+105
Net Internal / yr
+28
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
Population +55% since 2011
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yatala compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yatala a good suburb to live in?
Yatala suits families who prioritise space. At 99.2% separate houses with 82% having 4 or more bedrooms, and household income at the 92.4th percentile nationally, it offers size and financial comfort. The trade-offs are high car dependency (90.6% drive to work) and no schools recorded within the suburb boundary.
What is the median house price in Yatala?
The median house price is $619,000 (estimated from 2025 rent data). Monthly mortgage repayments average $2,200, representing 20.3% of household income, below the 30% stress threshold. Weekly rent averages $495.
What schools are in Yatala?
No schools are recorded inside the Yatala suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically access schools in neighbouring suburbs along the Gold Coast and Logan corridors. University qualifications among residents reach 23.8%, which is 6.3 points below the national average.
Is Yatala safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Yatala in this dataset. As a proxy measure, the suburb scores IRSD decile 8, placing it above the national median for relative advantage, and only 3.9% of residents (51 people) need daily assistance, both consistent with a stable, low-disadvantage area.
Is Yatala good for property investment?
Yatala offers moderate yields with limited rental depth. The 8.1% renter share is low, restricting the tenant pool, but weekly rent of $495 against a $619,000 median implies a gross yield near 4.2%. Population grew 45% over the past decade, with forecasts adding 304 people per year through 2031.
How is Yatala's population changing?
The broader SA2 population reached 13,037 by 2025, up from around 8,900 in 2011, a 45% increase over the decade. The medium forecast projects 15,055 residents by 2031, driven largely by overseas migration of 105 per year. The community is aging, with the senior share up 3.4 points over 10 years.
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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