Yeppoon
At 47 years, Yeppoon has a resident profile 7.0 years older than the national average, with 7,037 people across 9.63 square kilometres. Its household income sits at the 26.5th percentile, while university attainment is 9.5 percentage points below national levels and overseas-born share is 7.5 points lower. Compared with nearby Emu Park, Yeppoon functions as the larger Capricorn Coast service centre, supported by 6 local schools and major healthcare, education and public administration employment. The 15.0% vacancy rate and 72.7% separate-house share point to a settled town with substantial available housing, but also a market that needs careful street-by-street comparison.
Population
7,037
Median Age
47.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,221/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
12
Yeppoon suits buyers prioritising detached living over apartment stock, because 72.7% of homes are separate houses compared with 11.9% apartments and 14.2% semi-detached dwellings. The most common layouts are 3 bedrooms at 39.1% and 4 or more at 30.1%, giving family buyers more choice than compact housing markets. Tenure is split between 30.9% owned outright, 31.0% with a mortgage and 34.3% renting. A mortgage benchmark is $1,553 per month, versus $300 weekly rent, while mortgage costs equal 29.4% of household income and rent 24.6%. Because a current median sale price is not available, buyers should anchor decisions to recent comparable sales and exact property condition.
For Buyers
Yeppoon suits buyers prioritising detached living over apartment stock, because 72.7% of homes are separate houses compared with 11.9% apartments and 14.2% semi-detached dwellings. The most common layouts are 3 bedrooms at 39.1% and 4 or more at 30.1%, giving family buyers more choice than compact housing markets. Tenure is split between 30.9% owned outright, 31.0% with a mortgage and 34.3% renting. A mortgage benchmark is $1,553 per month, versus $300 weekly rent, while mortgage costs equal 29.4% of household income and rent 24.6%. Because a current median sale price is not available, buyers should anchor decisions to recent comparable sales and exact property condition.
For Investors
Yeppoon has an investor case built around rental exposure and regional growth, but the 15.0% vacancy rate is high compared with tightly supplied markets and should temper yield assumptions. Weekly rent is $300, 34.3% of households rent, and mortgage-to-income is 29.4%, while rent-to-income is 24.6% and neither ratio is flagged as housing stress. Growth is forecast at 1.85% annually, driven by internal migration, while gentrification is rated Active with a score of 51. Only 12 development applications were lodged over 12 months, limiting evidence of a major new supply wave. Investors should inspect insurance, maintenance, vacancy and tenant demand at property level.
Development Activity
Total DAs
12
Last 12 Months
12
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Yeppoon
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (Yeppoon)
St Benedict's Catholic Primary School (Yeppoon)
St Brendan's College (Yeppoon)
St Ursula's College (Yeppoon)
Yeppoon State High School
Demographics
Yeppoon's median age is 47, which is 7.0 years above the national comparison, while university attainment at 20.6% is 9.5 points below national levels. Overseas-born residents account for 14.1%, also 7.5 points below the national share, helping explain the strong English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts of 2,965, 884 and 793. Household size averages 2.2 people, 0.3 below the national figure, and 48.0% of couples have no children. Christianity accounts for 3,538 responses against 2,720 for no religion. Compared with nearby Emu Park, Yeppoon's larger service-centre role supports a more mixed age and household setting, although the local trajectory is still Aging.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
72.7%
Houses
14.2%
Townhouse
11.9%
Apartment
Tenure
Yeppoon's housing stock is detached-dominant: 72.7% separate houses, 14.2% semi-detached dwellings and 11.9% apartments. Three-bedroom homes make up 39.1% and 4-plus-bedroom homes 30.1%, compared with only 9.0% in 0 or 1-bedroom dwellings. Tenure is relatively evenly divided between outright owners at 30.9%, mortgagors at 31.0% and renters at 34.3%, with 3.8% in other arrangements. Rent is $300 per week and the vacancy rate is 15.0%, higher than a tightly occupied rental market. Rent takes 24.6% of income and mortgage costs 29.4%, with neither flagged as housing stress. Buyers still need to compare insurance, maintenance and coastal exposure across streets.
Mortgage / mo
$1,553
Rent / wkiMedian weekly rent for new bonds (Jun 2026 quarter), QLD RTA bond data. Census 2021 median: $300.
$650
Bond data Jun 2026 quarter · houses $650 · units $550
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$671
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
15.0%
Unoccupied
496
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.6%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
29.4%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
30.9%
Couples with children
48.0%
Couples, no children
19.4%
Single parent
1,810
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare leads Yeppoon's industry mix at 18.8% and 347 workers, followed by Education at 15.4% and 285. Mining contributes 9.5% and 175, Construction 9.3% and 172, and Public Administration 9.2% and 171. Professionals rank first among occupations at 530, ahead of Trades at 469 and Community/Personal roles at 413. This mix helps explain the contrast between an IER decile of 6 and household income at the 26.5th percentile: public-facing jobs can coexist with modest household earnings. IEO is decile 4, while IRSD and IRSAD are both decile 5. Unemployment is 6.1% and participation 51.8%.
Unemployment
6.1%
Labour Force
3,093
Unemployed
188
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
60.0%
Part-time
32.5%
Participation
51.8%
Employed
2,905
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
20.6%
Postgraduate
4.1%
Born Overseas
14.1%
Dwellings
2,783
Transport to Work
Yeppoon is practical for households with cars: 80.0% travel as car drivers, compared with 1.8% using public transport, 4.8% walking or cycling and 6.6% working from home. Local education access includes 6 schools across primary and secondary types, with 4 Catholic non-state schools and 2 government schools. That mix can suit families, but exact enrolment zones should be checked against the address because boundaries can cut across the suburb. An IRSAD decile of 5 places area-level advantage around the middle, while median age is 47 and 10.1% report needing assistance, reinforcing the value of nearby health, support and accessible services. Yeppoon is more car-dependent than transit-oriented coastal centres, so daily errands are easier when parking and driving are acceptable.
Drive
80.0%
Public Transport
1.8%
Walk / Cycle
4.8%
Work from Home
6.6%
Population Forecast
+1.85%/yr
(+416 people/yr)
EstablishedYeppoon is forecast to grow at 1.85% annually, with internal migration the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 23.7% over 10 years, above a flat trajectory, but the shift label is Aging: senior share has risen 4.7 points while young share has fallen 2.1 points. Affordability is marked Improving from 48.7 in 2011 to 44.5 in 2021, alongside real income growth of 11.1%. Gentrification is rated Active with a score of 51. This combination suggests ongoing incoming demand, while the aging trajectory increases the need for accessible homes, health services and local amenities.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Internal Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+86
Net Internal / yr
+370
Gentrification Signal
Active
Population +34% since 2011, Net internal migration +370/yr, Accelerating: 10% → 21%
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Yeppoon compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yeppoon a good suburb to live in?
Yeppoon can suit buyers who prefer a quieter, older coastal setting and detached homes. The median age is 47, 72.7% of dwellings are separate houses and 80.0% of commuters drive, so it is better suited to car-oriented living than transit-first households. Check exact services, insurance and enrolment zones before choosing an address.
What is the median house price in Yeppoon?
There is no current median house price to quote for Yeppoon. Buyers can use recent comparable sales rather than a broad assumption, while $300 weekly rent, $1,553 monthly mortgage costs and 34.3% renting provide useful market context. Property condition and coastal insurance can materially change the price paid.
What schools are in Yeppoon?
Yeppoon has 6 schools: 2 government schools and 4 Catholic non-state schools. Options span primary and secondary education, including Yeppoon State School, Yeppoon State High School, Sacred Heart, St Benedict's, St Brendan's and St Ursula's. Confirm the catchment for the exact address before signing a contract.
Is Yeppoon safe?
No current crime rate is available to quote for Yeppoon, so a safety decision should include visits at different times, checks of recent Queensland Police information and a conversation with nearby residents. The suburb's 6.1% unemployment rate and 10.1% need-assistance rate provide context about local conditions, not measures of personal safety.
Is Yeppoon good for property investment?
Yeppoon may suit investors seeking coastal rental exposure, but the 15.0% vacancy rate is a material risk. Weekly rent is $300, 34.3% of households rent and forecast growth is 1.85% annually, driven by internal migration. Gentrification is rated Active at 51, while only 12 development applications were lodged over 12 months. Stress-test insurance, maintenance, vacancy and tenant demand rather than relying on growth alone.
How is Yeppoon's population changing?
Yeppoon has 7,037 residents today and an aging trajectory. Growth across the wider area is forecast at 1.85% annually, with internal migration the primary driver, while 10-year population change is 23.7%. The senior share has increased 4.7 points and the young share has decreased 2.1 points, so future demand is likely to favour age-friendly services alongside general housing.
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). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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