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Yandina has an estimated 3,717 residents, up from 3,073 at the 2021 Census — a change of 644 people, or 21.0%. Growth has averaged 4.4% a year over five years, faster than 91% of areas nationally. 233 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Interstate and internal migration accounts for 55.0% of that increase. That puts 243 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to ABS population updates for the wider region and new address validations completed by AreaSearch since the Census, the suburb of Yandina has an estimated population of 3,717 as of May 2026. This represents a gain of 644 people (21.0%) from the 2021 Census, which counted 3,073 people. The estimate is based on the resident population of 3,674, calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 ERP release, plus 233 validated new addresses since the Census. This population level results in a density of 242 persons per square kilometer, offering ample space per resident and room for potential expansion.
The 21.0% growth rate in the suburb of Yandina since the 2021 census outpaced the Rest of Qld (9.2%) and the national benchmark, positioning it as a regional growth leader. Population expansion was largely propelled by interstate migration, which accounted for approximately 55.00000000000001% of total gains, though natural growth and overseas migration also contributed positively. AreaSearch utilizes ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as a base. For SA2 areas without this data, and for all years after 2032, Queensland State Government projections released in 2023 (based on 2021 data) are used. Because these state projections lack age splits, AreaSearch applies proportional growth weightings aligned with the ABS Greater Capital Region projections (published in 2023, based on 2022 data) for individual age cohorts. Looking forward, demographic forecasts indicate substantial population gains within the top quartile of national regional areas, with the suburb of Yandina projected to add 978 persons by 2041 based on SA2-level projections, representing a total increase of 25.1% over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
233 new dwellings have been approved in Yandina over the past five years, an average of 46 a year. That places the area in the 86th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 12 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 48 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 81% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 48, broadly in line with that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch analysis of ABS building approvals shows that Yandina averages approximately 46 new homes approved annually, with 233 homes approved over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25) and 44 approvals recorded so far in FY-26. With an average of 3.1 people moving to the area for every completed home over the past 5 financial years (between FY-21 and FY-25), demand is outstripping supply, which typically escalates prices and intensifies buyer competition. The expected construction cost of these new dwellings averages $500,000, which is higher than regional averages and points to quality-focused development.
Furthermore, commercial development approvals total $12.3 million this financial year, demonstrating steady investment in local commercial assets. Compared to Rest of Qld, Yandina has 105.0% higher development activity per person, which offers buyers diverse choices despite a recent moderation in construction. This rate sits far above the national average, showcasing strong builder confidence. Recent residential construction consists of 81.0% detached houses and 19.0% attached dwellings, maintaining a low-density profile that appeals to buyers seeking space. The area currently records about 103 people per dwelling approval, indicating market expansion. Projecting forward, Yandina is anticipated to add 935 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly estimate from AreaSearch. At the current pace of construction, the supply of new housing should easily accommodate this growth, creating favorable buyer conditions and potentially supporting expansion beyond official projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
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SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 2 current infrastructure and development projects inside Yandina, worth an estimated $70 million. A further 46 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $3.35 billion. 11 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, tourism and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Local infrastructure projects, major planning decisions, and development initiatives have a significant impact on local performance. AreaSearch has identified 2 projects that are expected to influence the local area. Notable projects include the Yandina Central Expansion & Childcare Centre, Yandina Village, the Nambour Waste Precinct Project, and the Nambour General Hospital Redevelopment, with the key details outlined below.
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Yandina Central Expansion & Childcare Centre
An integrated expansion of the Yandina Shopping Centre featuring a 2500sqm full-line IGA supermarket, specialty retail tenancies, and outdoor dining. The 2025 project scope was expanded to include a 112-place modern childcare centre at the adjacent 3-7 Old Gympie Road site. The facility includes seven activity rooms and four outdoor play areas, designed to share access and parking with the main retail hub to create a community precinct.
Yandina Village
Residential masterplanned community project in central Yandina. A minor change to an existing development approval at 1-11 Old Gympie Road was recorded by Sunshine Coast Council, indicating the project is currently in planning and subject to ongoing council processes.
Nambour Waste Precinct Project
The project transforms the Nambour waste facility into a regional hub to support sustainable waste management and a circular economy. Totaling more than 83 million AUD in works, it features a completed state-of-the-art Materials Recovery Facility, a signalised traffic intersection upgrade at Cooney Road, ongoing construction of a new resource recovery centre, and landfill improvements. Future additions planned include a tip shop and a landfill gas to energy plant.
The Grove Nambour Heights
A boutique residential estate offering 58 home sites ranging from 600 sqm to over 2000 sqm, with a mix of flat and sloping blocks. Stage One is sold out with house and land packages available. Stage Two releases are available for presale, providing a relaxed hinterland lifestyle close to Nambour amenities.
Millwood Rise Residential Development
Boutique residential community nestled in the hillside of Nambour, consisting of 63 residential homesites with beautiful views to the surrounding hillside and easy access to shops, medical services, schools, and Sunshine Coast beaches.
Nambour Place Revitalisation Project
Council-led revitalisation of Nambour town centre under the Nambour (Namba) Place Plan. The funded first stage focuses on Mill Street and Currie Street streetscape works, including a new signalised raised pedestrian crossing, upgraded footpaths and lighting, landscaping, garden beds, street trees, alfresco dining areas, street furniture, improved accessibility and a digital kiosk. Design for construction has been completed, tenders were scheduled for early May, and first-stage construction is planned to start in the first half of 2026.Future streetscape stages remain subject to funding.
Sydney Street Unit Development
A proposed four-storey residential complex featuring 18 units designed by Sprout Architects, located on a vacant block within walking distance of Nambour Plaza. The development was tendered in late 2022 with an estimated construction budget of $4-5 million.
Nambour Central Medical Precinct
The former Nambour Central Shopping Centre has been fully repurposed by Haben Property Group into a large-scale medical and allied health hub. The facility serves as a comprehensive primary and secondary healthcare destination for the Sunshine Coast hinterland, hosting multiple GP clinics, specialist medical practices, pathology, radiology, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and dentistry services.
1,944 residents of Yandina are employed, from a labour force of 2,002. Unemployment sits at 2.9%, with participation at 68.5%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.4% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 3,068, about 83% of the resident population, so more people leave the area for work than travel in. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is highly skilled, with construction workers particularly well represented, and the unemployment rate is low at 2.9%, according to aggregated statistical area data. As of March 2026, 1,944 residents are employed, which is 1.0% lower than the Regional Qld unemployment rate of 3.9%. Labor force participation is typical at 68.5%, compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates a low proportion of residents (11.2%) work from home, though this figure may reflect the influence of pandemic lockdowns. Local employment is heavily focused in health care & social assistance, construction, and retail trade.
The workforce shows strong specialization in construction, with its employment share standing at 1.4 times the regional average. Conversely, public administration & safety is underrepresented, making up 2.5% of local employment compared to 5.9% regionally. Comparing the count of Census workers to the resident population indicates that local job opportunities are relatively scarce. AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the year ending March 2026 shows the local labor force contracted by 0.4% and total employment fell by 0.9%, resulting in a 0.5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. In comparison, Regional Qld experienced a 0.1% increase in employment, a 0.3% expansion of the labor force, and a 0.1 percentage point rise in unemployment. National forecasts from Jobs and Skills Australia as of May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand. These five and ten-year projections have been mapped against the local industry mix to estimate growth. While national employment is projected to expand by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, trends vary by sector. Applying these trends to the local employment mix suggests employment could rise by 6.4% over five years and 13.4% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that excludes local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Yandina is $1,616 a week (about $84,000 a year), with median personal income at $778 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $49,553 a year against an average of $66,583. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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Aggregated ATO postcode data from the financial year 2023 shows a median taxpayer income of $49,553 and an average income of $66,583. These figures are slightly below national levels and compare to $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, estimated incomes as of March 2026 are approximately $55,182 for the median and $74,147 for the average. Census data shows household, family, and personal incomes all place moderately, landing between the 42nd and 44th percentiles. The dominant income bracket is $1,500 - 2,999, containing 40.1% of residents (1,490 people), which aligns with the metropolitan rate of 31.7%.
Housing affordability is highly constrained, with residents retaining only 81.5% of their income, which ranks in the 40th percentile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Yandina had 1,121 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 83% detached houses and 6% apartments. 48% are owned with a mortgage, 27% rented and 25% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $369 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,807 a month. Rent absorbs 22.8% of household income here and mortgage repayments 25.8%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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At the time of the latest Census, residential properties comprised 83.2% houses and 16.7% semi-detached, apartment, or other dwellings, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings across Regional Qld. Home ownership rates lagged the regional average at 25.1%, with mortgaged properties accounting for 48.3% and rented properties making up 26.6%. The median monthly mortgage payment was higher than the regional average at $1,807, and the median weekly rent was $369, compared to Regional Qld averages of $1,655 and $345. Locally, mortgage payments are lower than the national average of $1,863, and rents are below the Australian figure of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yandina counted 1,121 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 1,356 today, averaging 2.6 people each. 32% are couples with children, against 30% couples without children. 21% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.7 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family households constitute 75.5% of the total, consisting of 32.3% couples with children, 30.3% couples without children, and 11.2% single parent households. Non-family households represent the remaining 24.5%, with lone person households making up 20.7% and group households accounting for 4.2%. The median household size is 2.6 people, exceeding the Regional Qld average of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
17.5% of adults in Yandina hold a university qualification, including 12.5% with a bachelor degree and 2.9% with postgraduate qualifications. A further 33.5% hold a vocational qualification. 1 school serves the area, with 362 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,003 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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The region presents educational challenges, with university completion rates (17.5%) falling well below the national average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are held by 12.5% of residents, followed by postgraduate degrees at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.1%. Vocational and technical skills are highly prevalent, with 44.1% of residents aged 15+ holding qualifications, including 10.6% with advanced diplomas and 33.5% with certificates. Student participation is high, with 27.2% of residents enrolled in formal studies. This cohort includes 10.9% in primary school, 6.3% in high school, and 3.6% in tertiary institutions.
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Public transport in Yandina reaches 9 stops on 11 routes, timetabled for about 200 services a week. The typical home sits about 850 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.7 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Public transport analysis identifies 9 active bus and train stops within the area. These stops connect to 11 distinct routes, delivering a total of 196 weekly passenger trips. Transport accessibility is modest, with residents living an average of 847 meters from the nearest stop. The area is primarily residential, and the vast majority of commuters travel outside the suburb, with private vehicles serving as the primary transit mode for 96% of trips. Households own an average of 1.7 vehicles, which is higher than the regional average. A relatively low proportion of residents (11.2%) work from home, based on 2021 Census data that may reflect pandemic conditions.
Services run at an average frequency of 28 trips per day across all routes, which equals roughly 21 weekly trips per transport stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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67.2% of residents in Yandina report no long-term health condition. 6.0% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.6% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 6.1 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Local health trends show notable challenges based on mortality statistics and the prevalence of chronic illnesses, which are somewhat common across younger and older demographics. The rate of private health insurance is slightly ahead of the average SA2 area, covering approximately 54% of the population, or about 1,991 people. Mental health concerns and arthritis are the most prevalent conditions, affecting 9.7% and 8.9% of residents, respectively. Meanwhile, 67.2% of residents reported having no chronic medical issues, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Working-age individuals experience chronic conditions at rates above the national average.
Seniors aged 65 and older make up 17.2% of the population (639 people), which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 20.4%. Senior health outcomes present some difficulties, with national indicators matching general trends.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Yandina is largely Australian-born, at 83.5% of residents, with 5.1% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.5%) and Australian (28.6%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity metrics sit below the national average, with citizens making up 87.8% of the population, Australian-born individuals representing 83.5%, and English-only speakers accounting for 94.9% of households. Christianity is the primary religion, followed by 40.2% of residents. The most distinct religious overrepresentation is Judaism, which accounts for 0.2% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. In terms of ancestry, the most common backgrounds are English (32.5%), Australian (28.6%), and Irish (8.3%). There are also small variations compared to regional norms, with New Zealand ancestry representing 1.1% of residents (compared to 0.9% regionally), French ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%), and Welsh ancestry at 0.7% (compared to 0.5%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yandina is 36. 25.9% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of 36 is lower than the Regional Qld average of 41 and slightly below the national median of 38. The 25 - 34 age bracket is overrepresented at 15.7% locally, while the 15 - 24 age bracket is underrepresented at 10.2%. Since 2021, the 35 to 44 age cohort grew from 12.8% to 14.1% of the population, while the 55 to 64 cohort shrank from 12.5% to 11.1% and the 45 to 54 group decreased from 12.7% to 11.4%. Future demographic models project significant changes by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age group expected to grow by 212 people (36%) from 583 to 796, while the 15 to 24 cohort is projected to increase by a modest 4% (15 people).
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yandina
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
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| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 2 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 233 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (3,073 at the 2021 Census → 3,717 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL33202). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.