Yorkeys Knob, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Yorkeys Knob QLD is 2,794 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yorkeys Knob is $781 per week ($40,612 per year). Median rent in Yorkeys Knob is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Yorkeys Knob has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Yorkeys Knob has a population density of 247 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Yorkeys Knob is England. The most common religion is No religion (49.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Japanese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yorkeys Knob is $1,357.

Population
2,794
Census 2021
Median income
$781/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$310/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
46years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Yorkeys Knob vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Yorkeys Knob is $781 a week, 5% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 653rd of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $310 a week, $10 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 25.1% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 46, 4 years older than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureYorkeys KnobTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$781/wk$747/wk +5%$766/wk
Household income$1,234/wk$1,593/wk −23%$1,637/wk
Rent$310/wk$320/wk −3%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,357/mo$1,625/mo −16%$1,733/mo
Median age4642 +4 yrs42
Rent share of household income25.1%20.4% +4.7 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Yorkeys Knob, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Yorkeys Knob Population

2,794 residents at the 2021 Census.

Yorkeys Knob Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$781/wk
$40,612 per year
Ranked 3,921 of 14,663
Median Rent
$310/wk
$1,343 per month
Ranked 4,328 of 14,663
Median Age
46years
8 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,357/mo
Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Yorkeys Knob Rent Prices & Affordability

25% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: moderate.

Household income $1,234/wk
Median rent $310/wk
Rent to income 25.1%

Rent is between 25% and 35% of household income: moderate housing costs.

Median rent in Yorkeys Knob against your income

About $5,347 a month
Median rent $310/wk
Left after rent $924/wk
Rent share 25.1%

Yorkeys Knob Schools

5
schools nearby
3
government
1021
avg ICSEA score
3,193
total students
Holy Cross School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 572 students
1058
ICSEA
Newman Catholic College Catholic
Secondary · 7-10 · 625 students
1046
ICSEA
Caravonica State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 540 students
1020
ICSEA
Yorkeys Knob State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 321 students
998
ICSEA
Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,135 students
983
ICSEA

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Yorkeys Knob Map

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Yorkeys Knob, Queensland: 16.8259°S, 145.7147°E

Yorkeys Knob Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (5)

People in Yorkeys Knob

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (1,345) Female 51.8% (1,445)

Population Density

247
people per km²
2,794 people · 11.3 km²

Households

2
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,648
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

England
6.0%
New Zealand
3.4%
Scotland
1.2%
Philippines
1.1%
Papua New Guinea
1.0%
Germany
0.8%
Canada
0.6%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Japanese
1.0%
German
0.9%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.8%
Italian
0.5%
Mandarin
0.4%
French
0.4%
Portuguese
0.3%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

English
40.0%
Australian
30.6%
Irish
12.8%
Scottish
12.0%
German
5.8%
Australian Aboriginal
4.3%
Italian
2.8%
Dutch
1.9%
French
1.5%
Filipino
1.4%
New Zealander
1.1%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

No religion
49.2%
Catholic
15.5%
Not stated
10.7%
Anglican
9.4%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.7%
Uniting Church
2.6%
Christian (other)
2.3%
Buddhism
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.2%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
31.4% 754
Separated
5.5% 131
Divorced
17.8% 428
Widowed
4.6% 110
Never married
40.8% 980

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
39.5%
Couple: children under 15
26.9%
One parent: children under 15
16.6%
Couple: no children under 15
9.6%
One parent: no children under 15
7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
40.4%
2 persons
38.3%
3 persons
11.1%
4 persons
7.1%
5 persons
2.4%
6+ persons
0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Yorkeys Knob

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,283 occupied private dwellings in Yorkeys Knob at the 2021 Census, 45.9% were rented, 25.2% owned outright and 26.0% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
0.7% 9 dwellings
Owned outright
25.2% 323 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
26.0% 334 dwellings
Rented
45.9% 589 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.6% 21 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
49.5%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
35.5%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.3%
2 bedrooms
51.6%
3 bedrooms
29.7%
4 bedrooms
11.3%
5 bedrooms
1.7%
6+ bedrooms
0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.2%
$300-$449/mo
2.2%
$450-$599/mo
4.8%
$600-$799/mo
8.0%
$800-$999/mo
9.6%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
22.1%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.8%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
19.6%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
3.5%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
5.4%
1 vehicle
50.9%
2 vehicles
31.6%
3 vehicles
8.2%
4+ vehicles
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Yorkeys Knob

Employment

Employed full-time
33.8% 715 people
Employed part-time
25.8% 545 people
Unemployed
4.0% 84 people
Not in labour force
36.4% 769 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Professionals
27.6%
Community & Personal Service
17.0%
Technicians & Trade Workers
16.8%
Managers
11.1%
Clerical & Administrative
9.6%
Labourers
7.7%
Sales Workers
6.3%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
2.4%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.5%
$300-$399/wk
3.8%
$400-$499/wk
6.6%
$500-$649/wk
8.6%
$650-$799/wk
7.2%
$800-$999/wk
10.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
9.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.6%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
11.3%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
5.8%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
4.1%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
2.2%
$4,000+/wk
4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
7.2%
$1-$149/wk
3.1%
$150-$299/wk
5.2%
$300-$399/wk
4.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.1%
$500-$649/wk
6.1%
$650-$799/wk
10.3%
$800-$999/wk
14.7%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
13.4%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.4%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
8.2%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.3%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.6%
$3,500+/wk
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
68.7%
Did not go to work
20.8%
Car (passenger)
3.2%
Walked only
2.8%
Other
1.3%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.9%
Bus
0.8%
Truck
0.7%
Bicycle
0.5%
Taxi/Rideshare
0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
62.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
24.5%
Year 11 or equivalent
9.9%
Year 9 or equivalent
3.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
40.1%
Bachelor Degree
27.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
20.0%
Postgraduate Degree
6.3%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.2%
Certificate I/II
2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Engineering
16.8%
Society & Culture
15.4%
Health
14.9%
Management & Commerce
14.6%
Education
10.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
9.4%
Architecture & Building
6.7%
Creative Arts
3.8%
Agriculture & Environment
3.6%
Natural & Physical Sciences
3.6%
Information Technology
1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
37.7%
Secondary: Government
25.7%
Vocational Education
16.9%
Pre-school
6.2%
Secondary: Catholic
6.0%
Primary: Catholic
5.7%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
86.5%
Has need for assistance
4.9%
Need for assistance not stated
8.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
248
Arthritis
114
Asthma
77
Diabetes
76
Lung condition
69
Heart disease
58
Cancer
45
Stroke
34
Kidney disease
25
Dementia
6

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
11.1% 242
Did not provide
88.9% 1,947

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
14.1% 309
Not a volunteer
85.9% 1,886

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Regular
0.7% 16
Previously served
4.5% 98
Never served
94.8% 2,077

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
37.8%
1 child
15.6%
2 children
27.1%
3 children
12.8%
4 children
5.4%
5+ children
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
11
1951: 1960
32
1961: 1970
68
1971: 1980
63
1981: 1990
117
1991: 2000
61
2001: 2010
126
2011: 2015
71
2016
17
2017
16
2018
15
2019
22
2020
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

21.8%
moved in the last year
54.1%
moved in the last 5 years
6.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
59.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,991
Moved from QLD
318
Moved: same area (SA2)
100
Moved from VIC
42
Moved from NSW
31
Moved from overseas
17
Moved from WA
15
Moved from SA
8
Moved from NT
7
Moved from ACT
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
22.1%
5: 14 hours
33.0%
15: 29 hours
12.1%
30+ hours
7.6%
Did not do domestic work
25.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.4%
Step family: no other children
12.4%
Blended family: no other children
5.6%
Other couple: children only
3.4%
Step family: other children present
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Yorkeys Knob

The closest suburb to Yorkeys Knob is Trinity Park, 2.2 km away.

Trinity Park
2.2 km away · income $920/wk · rent $465/wk
Holloways Beach
2.3 km away · income $788/wk · rent $305/wk
Smithfield (Qld)
2.5 km away · income $816/wk · rent $420/wk
Trinity Beach
4.1 km away · income $871/wk · rent $380/wk
Caravonica
5.1 km away · income $807/wk · rent $360/wk
Kewarra Beach
5.7 km away · income $834/wk · rent $425/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yorkeys Knob

What is the population of Yorkeys Knob QLD?

The population of Yorkeys Knob QLD is 2,794 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 247 people per km². Yorkeys Knob is ranked #2,531 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yorkeys Knob?

The median personal income in Yorkeys Knob QLD is $781 per week, or $40,612 per year. The median household income is $1,234 per week. Family income is $1,648 per week. Yorkeys Knob is ranked #3,921 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yorkeys Knob?

Median rent in Yorkeys Knob QLD is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Rent represents 25.1% of household income, which is considered moderate. Yorkeys Knob ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yorkeys Knob?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yorkeys Knob QLD is $1,357. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yorkeys Knob?

The median age in Yorkeys Knob QLD is 46 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yorkeys Knob a good suburb to live in?

Yorkeys Knob is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,794. The median income is $781/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 33223. All dollar figures in AUD.