Yungaburra
A 20.4% vacancy rate stands out in Yungaburra, alongside a median age of 53 that is 13 years above the national comparison. The village has 1,272 residents across 20.38 square kilometres, with 96.9% of occupied dwellings separate houses and 51.5% owned outright. That combination points to a settled, detached-home market rather than a high-turnover apartment precinct. Compared with larger Atherton, Yungaburra has a smaller service-centre feel, while its 15.2% work-from-home share supports some location flexibility. Internal migration and a 0.93% annual growth trend add momentum, but an aging trajectory and 20.4% vacancy mean demand is not uniform. The practical appeal is strongest for buyers seeking space, village scale and established ownership, not necessarily rapid price repricing.
Local council: Tablelands
Population
1,272
Median Age
53.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,296/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
15
Homebuyers face a stock profile dominated by detached houses: 96.9% are separate homes, while 46.7% have 3 bedrooms and 31.2% have 4 or more. A $1,495 monthly mortgage repayment benchmark sits alongside rent of $290 a week, with mortgage costs equal to 26.6% of household income and rent equal to 22.4%. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, this suits buyers prioritising yard space and larger layouts. Recent settled sales should guide offers because a single reliable suburb median is not available. Ownership is already high at 51.5% outright and 24.7% with a mortgage, so entry opportunities may be less frequent than in a higher-turnover suburb. Check flood, access and maintenance conditions property by property.
For Buyers
Homebuyers face a stock profile dominated by detached houses: 96.9% are separate homes, while 46.7% have 3 bedrooms and 31.2% have 4 or more. A $1,495 monthly mortgage repayment benchmark sits alongside rent of $290 a week, with mortgage costs equal to 26.6% of household income and rent equal to 22.4%. Compared with apartment-oriented markets, this suits buyers prioritising yard space and larger layouts. Recent settled sales should guide offers because a single reliable suburb median is not available. Ownership is already high at 51.5% outright and 24.7% with a mortgage, so entry opportunities may be less frequent than in a higher-turnover suburb. Check flood, access and maintenance conditions property by property.
For Investors
Yungaburra's rental case is shaped by a $290 weekly rent, 21.5% renting households and a 20.4% vacancy rate. Compared with a low-vacancy market, that vacancy level can reduce urgency for tenants and make income more sensitive to seasonality, pricing and property presentation. Rent growth of 23.8% shows recent upward movement, but it should not be treated as a guarantee while vacancy remains elevated. Fourteen development matters include a proposed resort complex with 100 short-term accommodation units and a lot subdivision, which could broaden visitor demand while also adding competition. Internal migration is the primary growth driver, making tenant demand more likely to depend on incoming households than on a large existing renter base. Investors should stress-test longer vacancies and management costs.
Development Activity
Total DAs
15
Last 12 Months
15
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 Yungaburra
Open-register school locations for education access. This is not a school-quality ranking.
Yungaburra State School
Demographics
Yungaburra has an older, settled demographic: the median age is 53, or 13 years above the national comparison, and 79.3% of residents stayed at the same address over the reference period. The 2.2-person average household size aligns with 55.5% of families being couples without children, while couples with children account for 29.9%. Overseas-born residents make up 17.3%, 4.3 percentage points below the national comparison, and university attainment is 29.4%, only 0.7 points below national. English, Irish and Scottish ancestry counts are 602, 212 and 149, while Christianity has 595 adherents and no religion 550. Compared with larger Atherton, Yungaburra presents a more settled village pattern, which helps explain its aging trajectory and steady rather than rapid turnover.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
96.9%
Houses
2.2%
Townhouse
0.0%
Apartment
Tenure
Detached housing defines Yungaburra: 96.9% of dwellings are separate houses, with 46.7% containing 3 bedrooms and 31.2% containing 4 or more. Compared with a heavily rental suburb, the tenure mix is more secure, with 51.5% owned outright, 24.7% mortgaged and 21.5% rented. Mortgage costs equal 26.6% of household income, while rent equals 22.4%, and neither measure is flagged as housing stress. Compared with apartment-heavy markets around larger centres such as Atherton, the local stock is less compact and more oriented to standalone homes. Vacancy is 20.4%, so owners should consider holding costs and leasing time even though 14 development matters point to ongoing change. Recent sales should be checked by street rather than relying on a headline median.
Mortgage / mo
$1,495
Rent / wkiABS Census 2021 median across all dwelling types. Current market rents are typically higher.
$290
Census 2021
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$722
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
20.4%
Unoccupied
136
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.4%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
26.6%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
29.9%
Couples with children
55.5%
Couples, no children
13.7%
Single parent
364
Total families
Economy & Employment
Employment is anchored by education and healthcare, each at 17.2% and 69 workers, followed by construction at 10.0% and 40, public administration at 9.2% and 37, and retail at 8.5% and 34. Occupations include 122 professionals, 89 managers, 75 community and personal service workers, 74 trades workers and 62 clerical and administrative workers. Unemployment is 2.9% with 54.0% participation, while 58.2% of workers are full time. Household income is $1,296 weekly, at the 30.7th percentile, below the national median. SEIFA is at decile 5 for education and occupation, economic resources and IRSD, but decile 4 for IRSAD, pointing to slightly greater relative disadvantage on the broader index. Compared with a major regional centre, this is a practical service economy because education, health and public administration support essential local demand.
Unemployment
2.9%
Labour Force
587
Unemployed
17
Source: ABS Census 2021
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
58.2%
Part-time
33.9%
Participation
54.0%
Employed
570
Full-time and part-time are shares of the employed. Source: ABS Census 2021
Occupations
Top Industries
University
29.4%
Postgraduate
5.7%
Born Overseas
17.3%
Dwellings
511
Transport to Work
Daily life is car dependent: 72.3% drive to work, compared with 1.4% using public transport, while 5.9% walk or cycle and 15.2% work from home. That pattern reflects a low-density settlement of 62.4 people per square kilometre, so households should budget for vehicle ownership and longer trips for services. One local school, Yungaburra State School, is a government state school; families should confirm year levels, enrolment zones and travel arrangements against the exact address. Compared with larger Atherton, local convenience is more limited, but a 27.7% volunteering rate supports community participation. The suburb has 1,272 residents and 6.0% need assistance, so access to health, transport and support services matters for older households. Check current Queensland Police information before choosing a street.
Drive
72.3%
Public Transport
1.4%
Walk / Cycle
5.9%
Work from Home
15.2%
Growth Outlook
Yungaburra's growth outlook is measured: annual trend is 0.93%, with internal migration the primary driver. Population change across the wider area is 12.8% over 10 years, while the trajectory is Aging, with senior share up 7.9 points and young share down 2.1. Gentrification remains at the Early signs stage, scoring 36, and rent growth is 23.8%. Compared with faster-growing regional corridors, this suggests gradual change shaped by incoming households and lifestyle demand rather than a youth-led surge. Fourteen development matters, including a 100-unit short-term resort proposal, may lift activity, but 20.4% vacancy suggests absorption will be uneven. Real income growth of 15.6% and an Improving affordability trend add support, although local outcomes will vary by property.
Population trend: Tablelands council area
Yungaburra sits in the Tablelands council area. These are the council area's residents, not Yungaburra's.
Residents 2025
27,902
Growth, 5 yr average
+1.2%/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 Yungaburra compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Yungaburra a good suburb to live in?
For buyers seeking a quiet, detached-home setting, Yungaburra can suit, with 96.9% separate houses, 51.5% owned outright and a median age of 53. Compared with larger Atherton, services and transport are more limited, so the suburb is a better fit for people comfortable with car travel and an older community profile.
What is the median house price in Yungaburra?
A current median house price should not be assumed for Yungaburra because no reliable figure is available. Use recent settled sales and compare homes by land, condition and location; 96.9% of dwellings are separate houses, so house-level comparisons are more relevant than apartment benchmarks.
What schools are in Yungaburra?
Yungaburra has 1 local school, Yungaburra State School, classified as a government state school. Confirm year levels, enrolment boundaries and transport for the exact address, especially because 72.3% of workers drive and only 1.4% use public transport. Do not infer school quality from location alone.
Is Yungaburra safe?
Check current Queensland Police crime mapping and recent local advice before choosing a street; a suburb-wide benchmark cannot capture every local difference. Yungaburra has 1,272 residents and a 27.7% volunteering rate, but neither figure replaces incident-level checks or a property inspection at different times of day.
Is Yungaburra good for property investment?
It can suit investors who accept vacancy risk. Weekly rent is $290, renting households are 21.5% and vacancy is 20.4%, while rent growth is 23.8%. Compared with tighter rental markets, that vacancy level requires conservative assumptions; 14 development matters and a proposed 100-unit resort may add both activity and competing accommodation.
How is Yungaburra's population changing?
The direction is gradual and older. Annual growth is 0.93%, internal migration is the primary driver and population change across the wider area is 12.8% over 10 years. The trajectory is Aging, with senior share up 7.9 points and young share down 2.1, while gentrification is Early signs at score 36.
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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