Eumundi - Yandina
Statistical Area - sa2

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 is around 13,629 as of Aug 2025. This reflects an increase of 1,281 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 12,348 people. The change was inferred from ABS's estimated resident population of 13,506 in June 2024 and an additional 454 validated new addresses since the Census date. This level of population equates to a density ratio of 63 persons per square kilometer. Eumundi-Yandina's 10.4% growth since the 2021 census exceeded the non-metro area (8.6%) and the national average, marking it as a growth leader in the region. Population growth was primarily driven by interstate migration contributing approximately 54.9% of overall population gains during recent periods.

AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area released in 2024 with 2022 as the base year, and Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections released in 2023 based on 2021 data for areas not covered by this data and years post-2032. A significant population increase in the top quartile of regional areas nationally is forecast, with Eumundi-Yandina expected to increase by 3,452 persons to 2041 based on the latest population numbers, recording a gain of 24.4% 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 granted around 107 residential property approvals annually. The ABS produces development approval data on a financial year basis. Over the past five years, from FY21 to FY25, approximately 535 homes were approved, with 12 approvals recorded so far in FY26. On average, 3.3 new residents arrive per dwelling constructed annually over these five years.

This supply lagging demand suggests heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new properties constructed at an average cost of $500,000. In this 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, being 20.0% above the regional average per person over the five-year period.

Recent construction comprises 81.0% detached dwellings and 19.0% attached dwellings, preserving the area's low-density nature and attracting space-seeking buyers. The location has approximately 126 people per dwelling approval, suggesting an expanding market. Population forecasts indicate Eumundi - Yandina will gain 3,324 residents by 2041. Building activity is keeping pace with growth projections, though buyer competition may increase as the population grows.

Eumundi - Yandina has moderate levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 50% nationally

Infrastructure changes significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch identified 71 projects likely impacting the area. Notable projects include Yandina Shopping Centre (Yandina Central), Yandina Village, Arcoona Rd improvements, Yandina Creek upgrade, 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 an unemployment rate of 3.0% as of June 2025. The area has 7,232 residents in work, which is 0.9% below the Rest of Qld's unemployment rate of 3.9%.

Workforce participation is 63.2%, compared to Rest of Qld's 59.1%. Key industries 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 at 3.0% compared to Rest of Qld's 5.9%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on Census data.

Between Jun-24 and Jun-25, labour force decreased by 2.2% and employment decreased by 0.9%, leading to a 1.2 percentage point drop in unemployment rate. In contrast, Rest of Qld saw employment growth of 1.8% and labour force growth of 2.0%, with a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment rate. As of Sep-25, QLD employment contracted by 0.23%, losing 8,070 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Nationally, the unemployment rate is 4.5% with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia forecasts national employment growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Eumundi-Yandina's employment mix suggests local growth of approximately 6.5% over five years and 13.6% over ten years, based on a simple weighting extrapolation for illustrative purposes.

The area's income profile falls below national averages based on AreaSearch analysis

AreaSearch aggregated latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year 2022. Eumundi - Yandina had a median income among taxpayers of $48,216 with the average at $64,786. This was inline with national averages and compared to levels of $50,780 and $64,844 across Rest of Qld respectively. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 11.71% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $53,862 (median) and $72,372 (average) as of March 2025. According to 2021 Census figures, household, family and personal incomes all ranked modestly in Eumundi - Yandina, between the 40th and 53rd percentiles. Distribution data showed 35.9% of the population (4,892 individuals) fell within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, mirroring regional levels where 31.7% occupied this bracket. High housing costs consumed 15.5% of income, though strong earnings still placed disposable income at the 54th percentile and the area's SEIFA income ranking placed 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, evaluated at the latest Census, 93.7% of dwellings were houses while 6.4% were other types such as semi-detached homes and apartments. This is compared to Non-Metro Qld's figures of 82.9% houses and 17.0% other dwellings. Home ownership in Eumundi-Yandina stood at 36.1%, with mortgaged dwellings making up 47.1% and rented ones comprising 16.8%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,950, exceeding Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,777. Median weekly rent in the area was $400, higher than Non-Metro Qld's figure of $385. Nationally, Eumundi-Yandina's mortgage repayments are higher than the Australian average of $1,863, and rents exceed the national figure of $375.

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

Family households are 80.5% of all households, consisting of 35.7% couples with children, 33.2% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households account for 19.5%, with lone person households at 16.1% and group households at 3.3%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Rest of Qld average of 2.6.

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

Educational qualifications in Eumundi-Yandina trail regional benchmarks, with 24.2% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees compared to the national average of 30.4%. This indicates potential for educational development and skills enhancement. Bachelor degrees are the most prevalent at 17.1%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (4.6%) and graduate diplomas (2.5%). Vocational credentials are also prominent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding such qualifications - advanced diplomas make up 11.8% while certificates account for 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. The four schools in Eumundi-Yandina have a combined enrollment of 1,817 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions with an ICSEA score of 1044. The educational mix includes three primary schools and one K-12 school. School places per 100 residents (13.3) are below the regional average (19.8), suggesting some students may attend schools in nearby areas.

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

The analysis shows that there are 19 active public transport stops operating within the Eumundi - Yandina area. These stops offer a mix of train and bus services, with 10 individual routes providing a total of 239 weekly passenger trips. The accessibility to these transport options is rated as limited, with residents typically located 1867 meters away from the nearest stop.

On average, there are 34 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 12 weekly trips per individual stop.

Eumundi - Yandina's residents are healthier than average in comparison to broader Australia with prevalence of common health conditions quite low across both younger and older age cohorts

Health data for Eumundi - Yandina indicates a relatively low prevalence of common health conditions across both younger and older age cohorts. Approximately 52% of residents (~7,073 people) have private health cover, which is higher than the average SA2 area's rate of 49.8%.

The most common medical conditions are arthritis (affecting 8.6% of residents) and mental health issues (8.2%). Around 70.5% of residents declare themselves completely clear of medical ailments. This compares to 66.0% across the Rest of Qld. There are 17.2% of residents aged 65 and over (2,351 people), lower than the Rest of Qld's rate of 18.7%. Health outcomes among seniors in the area perform better than those in 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 had a cultural diversity below average, with 81.2% of its population born in Australia, 88.8% being citizens, and 95.8% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the main religion, comprising 40.4%. Judaism was overrepresented at 0.1%, compared to 0.0% regionally.

The top three ancestry groups were English (32.6%), Australian (26.4%), and Scottish (9.5%). Dutch (1.9%) was notably overrepresented, as were German (5.0%) and New Zealand (1.0%).

Eumundi - Yandina hosts an older demographic, ranking in the top quartile nationwide

The median age in Eumundi - Yandina is 42 years, closely matching Rest of Qld's average of 41 and exceeding the Australian median of 38. Comparing with Rest of Qld, the 45-54 cohort is prominently higher at 14.4% locally while the 25-34 age group is lower at 10.7%. From the 2021 Census to present, the 35 to 44 age group has increased from 12.5% to 13.7%, whereas the 55 to 64 cohort has decreased from 15.5% to 14.1%. By 2041, population forecasts suggest significant demographic shifts in Eumundi - Yandina. The 35 to 44 age group is projected to grow by 623 people (33%), reaching 2,491 from the current 1,867. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 age group is expected to grow at a slower pace of 3%, adding 42 residents.