Eumundi - Yandina

Eumundi - Yandina lies within the top quartile of areas nationally for population growth performance according to AreaSearch analysis of recent, and medium to long-term trends

Eumundi-Yandina's population was around 14,077 as of February 2026, according to AreaSearch's analysis. This figure represents an increase of 1,729 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 12,348. The change is inferred from the estimated resident population of 13,501 in June 2024 and an additional 504 validated new addresses since the Census date. This results in a density ratio of 65 persons per square kilometer. Eumundi-Yandina's growth rate of 14.0% since the 2021 census exceeded both the Rest of Qld (9.1%) and the national average, indicating it as a region with significant population growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 54.9% of overall population gains during recent periods, although all drivers including natural growth and overseas migration were positive factors.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections are adopted, released in 2023 based on 2021 data. However, these state projections do not provide age category splits, so AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings in line with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections for each age cohort, released in 2023 based on 2022 data. Looking ahead, significant population increase is forecasted for the top quartile of locations outside capital cities, with Eumundi-Yandina expected to grow by 3,452 persons to 2041, reflecting a gain of 20.4% in total over the 17 years.

The level of residential development activity in Eumundi - Yandina was found to be higher than 90% of real estate markets across the country

Eumundi-Yandina has received approximately 107 dwelling approvals annually over the past five financial years, totalling 535 homes. Up to FY26, 47 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.3 new residents arrive per year for each dwelling constructed between FY21 and FY25. This supply lagging demand suggests heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new properties constructed at an average expected cost of $366,000.

In the current financial year, there have been $71.8 million in commercial approvals, indicating high local commercial activity. Compared to the rest of Queensland, Eumundi-Yandina shows moderately higher development activity, preserving reasonable buyer options while sustaining existing property demand. Recent construction comprises 81% detached dwellings and 19% attached dwellings, maintaining the area's low density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers with an average of 126 people per dwelling approval.

Population forecasts estimate Eumundi-Yandina will gain 2,876 residents by 2041, indicating present construction rates are balanced with future demand, fostering steady market conditions without excessive price pressure.

Eumundi - Yandina has very high levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 20% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 65 projects likely impacting the region. Key projects include Yandina Shopping Centre (Yandina Central) Expansion, Yandina Village, Arcoona Rd improvements, Yandina Creek developments, and Quanda Business Park Industrial Development. The following list details those most relevant.

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The employment environment in Eumundi - Yandina shows above-average strength when compared nationally

Eumundi-Yandina has a skilled workforce with a notable construction sector and an unemployment rate of 3.3% as of September 2025. The area's unemployment rate is 0.8% below Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%, while its workforce participation stands at 68.1%. According to Census responses, 19.2% of residents work from home.

Key industries of employment are health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade, with construction being particularly strong at 1.4 times the regional level. Public administration & safety is under-represented, with only 3.0% of Eumundi-Yandina's workforce compared to 5.9% in Rest of Qld. Many residents commute elsewhere for work. Between September 2024 and September 2025, the labour force decreased by 2.4%, employment by 1.6%, leading to a fall in unemployment rate by 0.8 percentage points.

In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.7% and labour force growth of 2.1%, with an increase in unemployment rate by 0.3 percentage points. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25 suggest that Eumundi-Yandina's employment should increase by 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on industry-specific projections applied to the local employment mix.

Income levels sit below national averages according to AreaSearch assessment

AreaSearch's aggregation of ATO data shows that Eumundi - Yandina SA2 had a median taxpayer income of $50,620 and an average income of $67,421 in financial year 2023. These figures are close to national averages and compare with Rest of Qld's $53,146 and $66,593 respectively. Based on a 9.91% growth rate since FY2023, estimated incomes as of September 2025 would be approximately $55,636 (median) and $74,102 (average). According to the 2021 Census, household, family, and personal incomes rank modestly in Eumundi - Yandina, between the 39th and 52nd percentiles. Income distribution data shows that 35.9% of the population falls within the $1,500-$2,999 range, mirroring regional levels where 31.7% occupy this bracket. High housing costs consume 15.5% of income, but strong earnings place disposable income at the 54th percentile. The area's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

Eumundi - Yandina is characterized by a predominantly suburban housing profile, with above-average rates of outright home ownership

In Eumundi-Yandina, as per the latest Census evaluation, 93.7% of dwellings were houses, with the remaining 6.4% being semi-detached, apartments, or other types. This compares to Non-Metro Qld's 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eumundi-Yandina stood at 36.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 47.1% and rented ones at 16.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Weekly rent in the area was $400, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Eumundi-Yandina's median monthly mortgage repayment exceeded the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents were higher than the national figure of $375.

Eumundi - Yandina features high concentrations of family households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households constitute 80.5% of all households, including 35.7% couples with children, 33.2% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households comprise the remaining 19.5%, with lone person households at 16.1% and group households making up 3.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.5.

The educational profile of Eumundi - Yandina exceeds national averages, with above-average qualification levels and academic performance metrics

Educational qualifications in the Eumundi-Yandina region show that 24.2% of residents aged 15 and above hold university degrees, compared to Australia's 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 17.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 4.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.5%. Vocational credentials are held by 41.1% of residents aged 15 and above, with advanced diplomas at 11.8% and certificates at 29.3%. Educational participation is high, with 28.2% of residents currently enrolled in formal education.

This includes 11.2% in primary education, 8.6% in secondary education, and 3.2% pursuing tertiary education.

Transport servicing is very low compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

Eumundi - Yandina has 19 active public transport stops offering a mix of train and bus services. These stops are served by 12 individual routes that collectively facilitate 226 weekly passenger trips. The area's transport accessibility is rated as limited with residents typically located 1867 meters from the nearest stop. As predominantly residential, most commuters travel outward using cars, which remain the dominant mode at 94%. Each dwelling averages 2.0 vehicles, exceeding the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 19.2% of residents work from home, a figure that may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 32 trips per day across all routes, translating to approximately 11 weekly trips per individual stop.

Eumundi - Yandina's residents are extremely healthy with both young and old age cohorts seeing low prevalence of common health conditions

Analysis of health metrics shows strong performance throughout Eumundi - Yandina.

AreaSearch's assessment indicates low prevalence of common health conditions in both young and old age cohorts. Private health cover rate is approximately 53% of the total population (~7,404 people), leading that of the average SA2 area. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (8.6%) and mental health issues (8.2%). 70.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% across Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among the working-age population are typical. The area has 17.3% of residents aged 65 and over (2,439 people), lower than the 20.4% in Rest of Qld. Health outcomes among seniors are strong, with national rankings broadly in line with the general population.

Eumundi - Yandina ranks below the Australian average when compared to other local markets across a number of language and cultural background related metrics

Eumundi-Yandina, as per the census data from June 2016, had a lower than average cultural diversity with 81.2% of its population born in Australia, 88.8% being citizens, and 95.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, comprising 40.4% of the population. Judaism, while still a minority, was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to the rest of Queensland's 0.1%.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.6%), Australian (26.4%), and Scottish (9.5%). Notably, Dutch (1.9% vs regional 1.1%), German (5.0% vs 4.7%), and New Zealand (1.0% vs 0.9%) ethnicities were overrepresented in Eumundi-Yandina compared to the regional averages.

Eumundi - Yandina's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Eumundi - Yandina as of the 2021 Census was 42 years, close to Rest of Queensland's average of 41 and above Australia's median of 38. The 45-54 age cohort made up 14.1% of the population in Eumundi - Yandina, higher than the Rest of Qld average, while the 75-84 year-olds constituted 4.9%, lower than the average. Between the 2016 and 2021 Censuses, the 35 to 44 age group grew from 12.5% to 14.0%, and the 0 to 4 cohort increased from 5.2% to 6.2%. Conversely, the 55 to 64 group declined from 15.5% to 13.8%, and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 15.4% to 14.1%. Population forecasts for 2041 suggest significant demographic changes in Eumundi - Yandina, with the 35 to 44 age cohort projected to expand by 515 people (26%), from 1,975 to 2,491. The 15 to 24 group is expected to grow modestly, adding only 3 residents.