Yungaburra, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Yungaburra QLD is 1,272 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yungaburra is $722 per week ($37,544 per year). Median rent in Yungaburra is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Yungaburra has a median age of 53 years, older than the national median of 38. Yungaburra has a population density of 62 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Yungaburra is England. The most common religion is No religion (43.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is German. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yungaburra is $1,495.

There were 104 recorded offences in Yungaburra in 2025-26, a rate of 82 offences per 1,000 people. The most common offence category was theft (36 offences).

Population
1,272
Census 2021
Median income
$722/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$290/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
53years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021; offences from Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au), 2025-26.

Yungaburra vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Yungaburra is $722 a week, 3% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 844th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $290 a week, $30 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 22.4% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 53, 11 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.
MeasureYungaburraTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$722/wk$747/wk −3%$766/wk
Household income$1,296/wk$1,593/wk −19%$1,637/wk
Rent$290/wk$320/wk −9%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,495/mo$1,625/mo −8%$1,733/mo
Median age5342 +11 yrs42
Rent share of household income22.4%20.4% +1.9 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 Yungaburra, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Yungaburra Population

1,272 residents at the 2021 Census.

Yungaburra Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$722/wk
$37,544 per year
Ranked 5,076 of 14,663
Median Rent
$290/wk
$1,257 per month
Ranked 5,154 of 14,663
Median Age
53years
15 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,495/mo
Avg household size: 2.2 · 0.7 per bedroom

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

Yungaburra Rent Prices & Affordability

22% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,296/wk
Median rent $290/wk
Rent to income 22.4%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Yungaburra against your income

About $5,616 a month
Median rent $290/wk
Left after rent $1,006/wk
Rent share 22.4%

Yungaburra Schools

1
schools nearby
1
government
1025
avg ICSEA score
217
total students
Yungaburra State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 217 students
1025
ICSEA

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

All schools near Yungaburra, with a map

Yungaburra Map

Yungaburra, Queensland Map data: OpenStreetMap
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Yungaburra, Queensland: 17.2699°S, 145.6044°E

Yungaburra Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (1)

People in Yungaburra

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 47.1% (599) Female 52.9% (672)

Population Density

62
people per km²
1,272 people · 20.4 km²

Households

2.2
Avg household size
0.7
Persons per bedroom
$1,638
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
5.7%
New Zealand
2.8%
Germany
0.9%
Papua New Guinea
0.7%
Philippines
0.7%
Scotland
0.7%
United States of America
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

German
0.7%
Australian Indigenous Languages
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
Spanish
0.3%
Italian
0.2%
Tagalog
0.2%
Thai
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
47.3%
Australian
35.8%
Irish
16.7%
Scottish
11.7%
German
8.7%
Italian
4.1%
Australian Aboriginal
2.0%
Dutch
1.5%
Welsh
1.1%
French
1.0%
Polish
1.0%

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
43.2%
Catholic
17.8%
Anglican
15.3%
Not stated
7.7%
Uniting Church
3.6%
Christian (other)
2.7%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.1%
Baptist
1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

3.1%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
50.3% 546
Separated
2.9% 31
Divorced
11.4% 124
Widowed
8.3% 90
Never married
27.2% 295

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: no children
42.9%
Couple: children under 15
33.4%
Couple: no children under 15
11.5%
One parent: no children under 15
6.6%
One parent: children under 15
5.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
27.8%
2 persons
45.2%
3 persons
11.6%
4 persons
10.2%
5 persons
3.7%
6+ persons
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Yungaburra

Housing Tenure

Of the 527 occupied private dwellings in Yungaburra at the 2021 Census, 21.3% were rented, 51.0% owned outright and 24.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.3% 12 dwellings
Owned outright
51.0% 269 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
24.5% 129 dwellings
Rented
21.3% 112 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
0.8% 4 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
97.8%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
5.9%
2 bedrooms
15.1%
3 bedrooms
47.3%
4 bedrooms
26.5%
5 bedrooms
5.1%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
9.6%
$300-$449/mo
6.4%
$600-$799/mo
7.2%
$800-$999/mo
7.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
19.2%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
17.6%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
23.2%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.8%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
1.6%
1 vehicle
31.9%
2 vehicles
47.3%
3 vehicles
13.4%
4+ vehicles
5.8%

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

Work, income and education in Yungaburra

Employment

Employed full-time
33.5% 329 people
Employed part-time
20.2% 198 people
Unemployed
1.8% 18 people
Not in labour force
44.5% 437 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
28.9%
Managers
16.9%
Technicians & Trade Workers
13.5%
Community & Personal Service
12.3%
Clerical & Administrative
8.6%
Labourers
7.8%
Sales Workers
6.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.4%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
0.8%
$1-$149/wk
2.7%
$150-$299/wk
2.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.9%
$400-$499/wk
5.4%
$500-$649/wk
7.2%
$650-$799/wk
8.5%
$800-$999/wk
6.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
10.5%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.3%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
6.2%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
8.9%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.2%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
5.4%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.9%
$4,000+/wk
7.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
6.7%
$1-$149/wk
5.1%
$150-$299/wk
6.2%
$300-$399/wk
6.3%
$400-$499/wk
3.8%
$500-$649/wk
4.5%
$650-$799/wk
13.0%
$800-$999/wk
10.8%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
12.3%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
7.8%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
4.4%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
8.3%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.5%
$3,500+/wk
1.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
71.0%
Did not go to work
12.5%
Walked only
5.8%
Car (passenger)
5.2%
Truck
1.8%
Other
1.6%
Bus
1.4%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.8%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
55.3%
Year 10 or equivalent
31.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.7%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.4%

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
41.3%
Bachelor Degree
27.0%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
18.8%
Postgraduate Degree
6.7%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
4.1%
Certificate I/II
2.1%

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

Field of Study

Engineering
16.7%
Health
15.6%
Management & Commerce
15.4%
Education
13.6%
Society & Culture
13.3%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
7.9%
Architecture & Building
7.7%
Agriculture & Environment
5.1%
Creative Arts
2.3%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
34.9%
Secondary: Government
30.6%
Secondary: Catholic
10.8%
Vocational Education
9.1%
Pre-school
7.5%
Primary: Catholic
3.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
3.2%

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
90.3%
Has need for assistance
5.7%
Need for assistance not stated
4.2%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
106
Arthritis
67
Heart disease
49
Asthma
46
Diabetes
30
Lung condition
30
Cancer
29
Stroke
15
Kidney disease
11
Dementia
4

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
14.0% 144
Did not provide
86.0% 885

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
27.7% 284
Not a volunteer
72.3% 742

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
5.4% 56
Never served
94.6% 974

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
29.2%
1 child
12.2%
2 children
26.6%
3 children
20.1%
4 children
9.3%
5+ children
2.6%

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

When Migrants Arrived

1951: 1960
13
1961: 1970
39
1971: 1980
33
1981: 1990
29
1991: 2000
25
2001: 2010
24
2011: 2015
14
2016
7
2021
3

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

Population Mobility

14.4%
moved in the last year
41.6%
moved in the last 5 years
2.9%
unemployment rate (Census)
54.4%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
1,025
Moved from QLD
91
Moved: same area (SA2)
54
Moved from overseas
13
Moved from VIC
6
Moved from TAS
4
Moved from NSW
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
19.5%
5: 14 hours
29.7%
15: 29 hours
19.6%
30+ hours
13.1%
Did not do domestic work
18.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
89.1%
Step family: no other children
10.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Yungaburra Crime Statistics

104 reported offences in 2025-26, by category.

Theft
36
Drug Offences
18
Traffic
13
Weapons
10
Break & Enter
10
Assault
6
Domestic Violence
3
Property Damage
2
Sexual Offences
2
Robbery
2
Fraud
2

Total offences by year

2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025

Source: Queensland Police Service (data.qld.gov.au).

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

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Income: $597/wk Rent: $250/wk $40/wk less rent
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Income: $602/wk Rent: $280/wk $10/wk less rent
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Income: $686/wk Rent: $157/wk $133/wk less rent
Booie
Income: $597/wk Rent: $250/wk $40/wk less rent
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Income: $762/wk Rent: $200/wk $90/wk less rent
Millmerran
Income: $623/wk Rent: $240/wk $50/wk less rent
Ipswich
Income: $593/wk Rent: $250/wk $40/wk less rent

Suburbs near Yungaburra

The closest suburb to Yungaburra is Malanda, 11.7 km away.

Malanda
11.7 km away · income $597/wk · rent $250/wk
Atherton
13.1 km away · income $641/wk · rent $280/wk
Tolga
17.7 km away · income $715/wk · rent $300/wk
Goldsborough (Qld)
17.7 km away · income $977/wk · rent $480/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yungaburra

What is the population of Yungaburra QLD?

The population of Yungaburra QLD is 1,272 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 62 people per km². Yungaburra is ranked #3,628 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yungaburra?

The median personal income in Yungaburra QLD is $722 per week, or $37,544 per year. The median household income is $1,296 per week. Family income is $1,638 per week. Yungaburra is ranked #5,076 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yungaburra?

Median rent in Yungaburra QLD is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). Rent represents 22.4% of household income, which is considered affordable. Yungaburra ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yungaburra?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yungaburra QLD is $1,495. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yungaburra?

The median age in Yungaburra QLD is 53 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yungaburra a good suburb to live in?

Yungaburra is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 1,272. The median income is $722/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (22.4% 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: 33230. All dollar figures in AUD.