Yeppoon

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

Yeppoon's population, as of November 2025, is approximately 22,625. This figure represents an increase of 2,381 people since the 2021 Census, which recorded a population of 20,244. The growth from June 2024's estimated resident population of 22,120, combined with validated new addresses, accounts for this change. This results in a density ratio of 288 persons per square kilometer. Yeppoon's 11.8% growth since the 2021 Census exceeds both its SA4 region (6.7%) and SA3 area, indicating significant population growth. Interstate migration contributed approximately 75.2% to this growth.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data and years post-2032, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023, based on 2021 data, are adopted. These state projections lack age category splits; thus, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023, using 2022 data for each age cohort. By 2041, the area is forecast to increase by 7,567 persons based on the latest annual ERP population numbers, reflecting a total gain of 31.2% over the 17-year period.

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

Yeppoon has received approximately 194 dwelling approvals annually. Over the past five financial years, from FY21 to FY25, a total of 971 homes were approved, with an additional 35 approved in FY26 as of now. Each year, around 2.5 new residents have been gained per dwelling built during these five financial years, indicating strong demand that supports property values.

The average expected construction cost value for new homes is $307,000, which is below the regional average, suggesting more affordable housing options for buyers. This year has seen $47.2 million in commercial approvals, indicating robust local business investment. Compared to the Rest of Qld, Yeppoon has 143% more building activity per person, offering buyers greater choice. Detached houses make up 84% of new building activity, with medium and high-density housing comprising the remaining 16%, maintaining the area's traditional low density character focused on family homes.

With around 132 people per dwelling approval, Yeppoon exhibits characteristics of a growth area. According to AreaSearch's latest quarterly estimate, Yeppoon is projected to gain 7,062 residents by 2041. Building activity appears to be keeping pace with these population growth projections, though buyers may face increased competition as the population grows.

Yeppoon has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes to local infrastructure significantly influence an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified 22 projects that could impact the area. Notable ones include Surf Lakes Yeppoon Wave Resort, Bay Plaza (Keppel Bay Plaza) Redevelopment, Normanby Street Reconstruction Project, and Nautica Breeze. The following list details those most likely to be relevant.

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AreaSearch assessment positions Yeppoon ahead of most Australian regions for employment performance

Yeppoon has a skilled workforce with well-represented essential services sectors. Its unemployment rate is 3.0%, with an estimated employment growth of 0.9% over the past year. As of September 2025, there are 11,934 residents in work, and the unemployment rate is 1.1% lower than Rest of Qld's rate of 4.1%.

Workforce participation is similar to Rest of Qld's 65.7%. According to Census responses, only 7.8% of residents work from home. The leading employment industries are health care & social assistance, education & training, and mining. Mining shows strong specialization with an employment share three times the regional level, while agriculture, forestry & fishing has lower representation at 1.4%.

Employment opportunities locally appear limited based on Census data comparison between working population and resident population. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment increased by 0.9% while labour force rose by 1.5%, leading to an unemployment rise of 0.6 percentage points. In contrast, Rest of Qld recorded employment growth of 1.7%. National employment forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia, published in May-25, project a 6.6% increase over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yeppoon's employment mix suggests local employment should grow by 6.1% over five years and 12.9% over ten years.

The economic profile demonstrates above-average performance, with income metrics exceeding national benchmarks based on AreaSearch comparative assessment

AreaSearch's latest postcode level ATO data for financial year 2023 shows Yeppoon SA2 has high national incomes. The median income is $57,554 and the average is $74,570. This contrasts with Rest of Qld's median income of $53,146 and average income of $66,593. Based on Wage Price Index growth since financial year 2023, current estimates for Yeppoon are approximately $63,258 (median) and $81,960 (average) as of September 2025. Census 2021 income data ranks Yeppoon modestly between the 44th and 46th percentiles for household, family, and personal incomes. The $1,500 - 2,999 earnings band captures 29.9% of individuals (6,764), aligning with metropolitan regions at 31.7%. Housing affordability pressures are severe; only 84.7% of income remains, ranking at the 46th percentile. Yeppoon's SEIFA income ranking places it in the 5th decile.

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

Yeppoon's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, had 83.4% houses and 16.5% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Non-Metro Qld had 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yeppoon was 33.6%, similar to Non-Metro Qld's figure. Mortgaged dwellings were 37.8% and rented ones were 28.5%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, higher than Non-Metro Qld's average of $1,655. Median weekly rent in Yeppoon was $350, compared to Non-Metro Qld's $345. Nationally, Yeppoon's mortgage repayments were lower at $1,733 versus Australia's average of $1,863. Rents were also lower at $350 compared to the national figure of $375.

Yeppoon has a typical household mix, with a fairly typical median household size

Family households account for 72.3% of all households, including 28.0% couples with children, 32.8% couples without children, and 10.8% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 27.7%, with lone person households at 25.1% and group households comprising 2.6% of the total. The median household size is 2.5 people, which aligns with the average for the Rest of Qld.

Yeppoon shows below-average educational performance compared to national benchmarks, though pockets of achievement exist

The area's university qualification rate is 19.3%, significantly lower than the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 13.3%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (3.3%) and graduate diplomas (2.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 41.1% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 9.7% and certificates at 31.4%. Educational participation is high, with 29.3% currently enrolled in formal education: 10.8% in primary, 10.2% in secondary, and 3.6% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.3% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 10.8% in primary education, 10.2% in secondary education, and 3.6% pursuing tertiary education.

No public transport data available for this catchment area.

Health outcomes in Yeppoon are marginally below the national average with common health conditions somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age cohorts

Yeppoon's health indicators show below-average results based on AreaSearch's assessment of mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence. Common health conditions are somewhat prevalent across both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is very high at approximately 56% of the total population (~12,692 people), compared to 52.5% in the rest of Queensland. The most common medical conditions are arthritis (9.5%) and mental health issues (7.9%). 67.0% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 67.6% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among working-age individuals are generally typical. As of June 2021, 21.6% of Yeppoon's population is aged 65 and over (4,877 people), higher than the 20.0% in the rest of Queensland. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, with national rankings broadly aligned with those of the general population.

Yeppoon is considerably less culturally diverse than average when assessed alongside AreaSearch's national rankings for language and cultural background related metrics

Yeppoon's cultural diversity was found to be below average, with 88.4% of its population being citizens, 87.0% born in Australia, and 96.2% speaking English only at home. Christianity is the predominant religion in Yeppoon, making up 56.2% of people, compared to 52.2% across the Rest of Qld. The top three ancestry groups are English (31.2%), Australian (29.8%), and Irish (9.6%).

Notably, German is slightly overrepresented at 4.9%, while New Zealand and Maori show negligible differences from regional averages at 0.9% and 0.7% respectively.

Yeppoon's median age exceeds the national pattern

The median age in Yeppoon is close to the Rest of Queensland's average of 41 years, both figures being well above Australia's median age of 38 years. Comparing Yeppoon with the Rest of Queensland, the 65-74 age cohort is notably over-represented at 12.3% in Yeppoon, while the 25-34 year-olds are under-represented at 11.3%. Between the 2021 Census and the present day, the proportion of the population aged 65 to 74 has grown from 11.4% to 12.3%, whilst the 5-14 age group has declined from 13.3% to 12.0%. Population forecasts for Yeppoon in 2041 suggest substantial demographic changes, with the 25-34 age cohort projected to expand by 1,221 people (48%), reaching a total of 3,789 from its current figure of 2,567. The 15-24 age group is expected to grow more modestly at 9%, adding only 243 residents.