Yamanto

An assessment of population growth drivers in Yamanto reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

As of Feb 2026, Yamanto's population is estimated at around 5,261, reflecting an increase of 290 people since the 2021 Census which reported a population of 4,971. This change was inferred from AreaSearch's resident population estimate of 5,198 following examination of ABS ERP data release in Jun 2024 and additional 32 validated new addresses since the Census date. The resulting population density is approximately 841 persons per square kilometer, aligning with averages across locations assessed by AreaSearch. Natural growth contributed around 70% of overall population gains recently. For projections, AreaSearch adopts ABS/Geoscience Australia figures for each SA2 area released in 2024 using 2022 as the base year.

Post-2032 and for areas not covered by this data, Queensland State Government's SA2 area projections from 2023 based on 2021 data are used, applying proportional growth weightings from ABS Greater Capital Region projections released in 2023 using 2022 data. By 2041, the suburb's population is projected to decline by 255 persons overall but increase for specific age cohorts like the 75-84 group by 116 people.

Residential development activity is lower than average in Yamanto according to AreaSearch's national comparison of local real estate markets

AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approval numbers allocated from statistical area data shows Yamanto has received around 9 dwelling approvals per year over the past five financial years, totalling an estimated 47 homes. As of FY-26, 2 approvals have been recorded. On average, 3.1 new residents arrive annually per dwelling constructed between FY-21 and FY-25. This indicates supply is lagging demand, likely leading to heightened buyer competition and pricing pressures, with new homes being built at an average expected construction cost of $370,000.

In FY-26, there have been $72.1 million in commercial approvals, reflecting high local commercial activity. New development consists of 80% detached houses and 20% medium and high-density housing, preserving Yamanto's low density nature while responding to evolving lifestyle preferences and housing affordability needs, marking a departure from the existing 96% house pattern. The estimated population per dwelling approval is 490 people, reflecting its quiet development environment.

Population is expected to remain stable or decline, potentially reducing pressure on housing and creating opportunities for buyers.

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

The performance of an area is significantly influenced by changes to its local infrastructure, major projects, and planning initiatives. AreaSearch has identified two projects that are expected to impact this particular area. Notable projects include the Cunningham Highway Upgrade - Amberley Interchange, the Cunningham Highway Upgrade from Yamanto Interchange to Ebenezer Creek (including Amberley Interchange), Dahlia at Flinders View, and Ripley Valley Master Planned Community. The following details those projects likely to have the most relevance.

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Employment performance in Yamanto ranks among the strongest 15% of areas evaluated nationally

Yamanto's workforce is balanced across white and blue-collar jobs. Key sectors include health care & social assistance, public administration & safety, and retail trade. As of September 2025, the unemployment rate was 2.6%, with an estimated employment growth of 4.3% over the past year.

The area has 2,877 residents in work, with an unemployment rate of 1.4% below Greater Brisbane's rate of 4.0%. Workforce participation is on par with Greater Brisbane's 70.7%. Only 8.9% of residents work from home. Employment is concentrated in public administration & safety, which has a share of employment 2.2 times the regional level.

However, professional & technical services employ only 4.0% of local workers, below Greater Brisbane's 8.9%. Between September 2024 and September 2025, employment levels increased by 4.3%, labour force grew by 3.4%, reducing the unemployment rate by 0.9 percentage points. In comparison, Greater Brisbane had employment growth of 3.8% and a reduction in unemployment rate of 0.5 percentage points during the same period. According to Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May-25, national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Yamanto's employment mix suggests local employment should increase 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

According to AreaSearch's aggregation of the latest postcode level ATO data released for financial year ending June 2023, Yamanto had a median income among taxpayers of $57,796 and an average income of $64,489. These figures are lower than national averages, which stood at $58,236 and $72,799 respectively across Greater Brisbane. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 9.91% from financial year ending June 2023 to September 2025, estimated median income in Yamanto would be approximately $63,524 and average income $70,880 by the latter date. According to the 2021 Census, incomes in Yamanto cluster around the 61st percentile nationally. Income distribution shows that 41.7% of residents (2,193 individuals) earn between $1,500 and $2,999, aligning with regional levels where this cohort represents 33.3%. After housing costs, Yamanto residents retain 87.6% of their income, indicating strong purchasing power.

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

Yamanto's dwelling structure, as per the latest Census, consisted of 96.4% houses and 3.7% other dwellings (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings), compared to Brisbane metro's 73.5% houses and 26.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Yamanto stood at 29.0%, with mortgaged dwellings at 39.9% and rented ones at 31.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,517, lower than Brisbane metro's average of $1,863. The median weekly rent in Yamanto was $318, compared to Brisbane metro's $380. Nationally, Yamanto's mortgage repayments were significantly lower than the Australian average of $1,863, with rents substantially below the national figure of $375.

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

Family households account for 82.4% of all households, including 38.2% couples with children, 29.1% couples without children, and 14.2% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 17.6%, with lone person households at 16.3% and group households comprising 1.5%. The median household size is 2.8 people, larger than the Greater Brisbane average of 2.6.

Educational outcomes in Yamanto fall within the lower quartile nationally, indicating opportunities for improvement in qualification attainment

The area's university qualification rate is 13.4%, significantly lower than Greater Brisbane's average of 30.5%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 9.7%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (2.0%) and graduate diplomas (1.7%). Vocational credentials are prevalent, with 44.6% of residents aged 15+ holding them - advanced diplomas at 10.4% and certificates at 34.2%. Educational participation is high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education: 11.5% in primary, 9.8% in secondary, and 3.5% in tertiary education.

Educational participation is notably high, with 29.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education. This includes 11.5% in primary education, 9.8% in secondary education, and 3.5% pursuing tertiary education.

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

Yamanto has 21 operational public transport stops, all bus services. Three routes serve these stops, offering a total of 525 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is rated good, with residents typically located 251 meters from the nearest stop. Most residents commute outward daily, primarily by car (93%). Average vehicle ownership per dwelling is 1.8, above the regional average. According to the 2021 Census, 8.9% of residents work from home, which may reflect COVID-19 conditions.

Service frequency averages 75 trips per day across all routes, equating to approximately 25 weekly trips per individual stop.

Health performance in Yamanto is well below average with prevalence of common health conditions notable across both younger and older age cohorts

Yamanto faces significant health challenges, as indicated by AreaSearch's assessment. Mortality rates and chronic condition prevalence are substantial, affecting both younger and older age groups.

Private health cover is higher than average at approximately 53% of the total population (~2,775 people), compared to 55.8% across Greater Brisbane. Mental health issues and asthma are the most common conditions, impacting 10.3 and 9.8% of residents respectively. However, 65.3% of residents claim to be completely clear of medical ailments, compared to 69.2% in Greater Brisbane. The working-age population experiences notable health challenges with increased chronic condition rates. Yamanto has 16.3% of residents aged 65 and over (857 people), higher than the 15.2% in Greater Brisbane. Health outcomes among seniors present some challenges, generally aligning with national rankings.

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

Yamanto's population showed low cultural diversity, with 90.0% born in Australia, 93.3% being citizens, and 95.4% speaking English only at home. Christianity was the predominant religion, at 53.9%, compared to Greater Brisbane's 47.8%. The top three ancestry groups were Australian (32.6%), English (29.7%), and Scottish (7.9%).

Notably, German ancestry was higher in Yamanto at 7.3% than regionally at 4.2%. Samoan ancestry was lower at 0.6%, compared to the regional average of 0.9%. Australian Aboriginal ancestry was also slightly higher in Yamanto at 3.4%, compared to the regional average of 2.1%.

Yamanto's population is younger than the national pattern

Yamanto's median age is 35 years, nearly matching Greater Brisbane's average of 36 years, which is slightly younger than Australia's median age of 38 years. Compared to Greater Brisbane, Yamanto has a higher percentage of residents aged 65-74 (9.5%) but fewer residents aged 25-34 (13.0%). Between the 2021 Census and the present, the population aged 75 to 84 has grown from 3.7% to 5.7%, while the percentage of those aged 5 to 14 has decreased from 16.2% to 13.6%. The percentage of residents aged 55 to 64 has also dropped, from 11.7% to 10.4%. By 2041, population forecasts indicate significant demographic changes for Yamanto. The 75 to 84 age group is projected to grow by 27%, adding 80 residents to reach a total of 380. Residents aged 65 and above will drive 68% of the population growth, reflecting broader demographic aging trends. Conversely, population declines are projected for the 55 to 64 and 65 to 74 age groups.