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Yaroomba has an estimated 2,146 residents, up from 2,043 at the 2021 Census — a change of 103 people, or 5.0%. Growth has averaged 1.5% a year over five years. Overseas migration accounts for 66.0% of that increase. That puts 829 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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Based on a study of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and address updates verified by AreaSearch post-Census, the suburb of Yaroomba has an estimated residency of 2,146 residents as of May 2026. This represents a rise of 103 individuals (5.0%) from the 2,043 residents documented in the 2021 Census. The calculation is derived from a local population estimate of 2,140 by AreaSearch, which evaluated the ABS June 2025 ERP release alongside 30 newly verified addresses since the Census. This count places the local density at 828 persons per square kilometer, matching typical benchmarks observed in AreaSearch assessments.
Throughout the last ten years, the suburb of Yaroomba has shown stable expansion, recording a 3.0% compound annual growth rate that exceeded the SA3 region. Population gains were driven majorly by international arrivals, accounting for roughly 66.0% of recent growth, though all contributors like interstate relocations and natural increase remained positive. Projections from ABS and Geoscience Australia published in 2024 with a 2022 baseline are utilized for each SA2 region. For locations lacking this coverage, or for periods past 2032, projections from the Queensland State Government released in 2023 using 2021 data are substituted. Since these state-level forecasts omit age distributions, AreaSearch distributes growth using proportional weights from the 2023 ABS Greater Capital Region projections based on 2022 data. Moving forward, the suburb of Yaroomba is anticipated to record growth slightly under the median for regional Australian territories, with combined SA2 models suggesting an expansion of 232 residents by 2041, indicating a 10.5% overall increase over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
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Property development in the suburb of Yaroomba is very quiet, averaging one new dwelling approval annually, amounting to 9 over the last five years. Minimal construction volumes are typical for rural areas where housing requirements are modest and building is naturally restricted by local demand and infrastructure limits. Because approval volumes are so low, specific development sites can heavily influence annual trend data and relative percentages. The suburb of Yaroomba records significantly lower construction activity than the Rest of Qld, with building rates also sitting far below national benchmarks. Additionally, recent construction has consisted solely of standalone houses, reinforcing the rural layout of the area where larger plots and open space are standard.
The ratio of 475 people per single building approval highlights this quiet, low-scale construction environment. Looking forward, the suburb of Yaroomba is projected to add 226 residents by 2041, calculated from the most recent quarterly estimate by AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, residential supply may struggle to match demographic growth, which could increase competition among prospective buyers and underpin stronger price appreciation.
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 65 current infrastructure and development projects close to Yaroomba, worth an estimated $11.3 billion. 12 are already under construction and 13 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, transport & logistics and communities, precincts & urban renewal. 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, planning strategies, and development updates are key drivers of regional performance. AreaSearch has identified a total of 3 major projects that are expected to influence the local area. Principal projects include the Sunshine Motorway West Coolum Road Upgrade Interchange, Mount Coolum National Park Infrastructure Improvements, Coolum to Peregian Springs Reservoir Trunk Water Supply Main, and the Sunshine Coast Infrastructure Coordination Plan, with details on the most relevant schemes provided below.
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Beachside Yaroomba (Residential Community)
The site of the former Palmer Coolum Golf Course is being developed into a private gated community named Beachside Yaroomba by Dennis Family Corporation. The project will comprise approximately 300 dwellings, including home sites, beach homes, and premium apartments, aligning with an existing 2007 residential masterplan. It offers direct beach access, resort-style amenities, and is positioned between Mount Coolum and the ocean. The development encountered a court dispute with neighbouring communities which was resolved in April 2025, allowing the project to move forward with plans for a separate body corporate scheme.
Enclave Coolum Beach
Enclave Coolum Beach is a boutique residential development featuring 17 luxurious two- and three-bedroom apartments designed by Jessica Hardwick Architecture for the Griffin Group. Located just 200 metres from Coolum Beach, the project offers coastal luxury living with sustainable design, premium finishes, and easy access to local amenities. Estimated completion late 2026 to Q2 2027.
Mount Coolum National Park Infrastructure Improvements
Comprehensive infrastructure upgrades to Mount Coolum National Park including improved walking tracks, visitor facilities, car parking areas, and interpretive signage. Designed to enhance visitor experience while protecting the natural environment.
Sunshine Motorway West Coolum Road Upgrade Interchange
South-facing motorway ramps are planned at West Coolum Road, Mount Coolum, as part of a staged upgrade to the Sunshine Motorway between David Low Way, Pacific Paradise, and Yandina-Coolum Road, Coolum. The project is being delivered by the Department of Transport and Main Roads in collaboration with Sunshine Coast Council, and includes provisions for a future connection to Council's proposed South Coolum Road Link and Suncoast Beach Drive projects, as well as a future duplication of the motorway from 2 to 4 lanes.Community consultation on the concept layout was completed in April-May 2026, and detailed design commenced in May 2026 following near-completion of the planning phase. An EPBC Act referral was submitted on 8 May 2026 to assess potential impacts on Matters of National Environmental Significance, a required step before construction can begin. Timing and budget for construction remain unconfirmed.
First Bay Development - 1674 David Low Way
Luxurious beachfront apartment development at First Bay, Coolum Beach. Features architecturally striking design with premium finishes and direct beach access. Represents high-end residential development on the Sunshine Coast.
David Low Way Intersection Upgrades
Intersection safety upgrades along the David Low Way corridor at Coolum Beach, including a $1.0-$1.2 million makeover at David Low Way & Scrub Road (new pedestrian refuge, dedicated right-turn lane into Scrub Road, lighting and line marking). Additional upgrades are planned or underway at nearby intersections including Beach Road, Warran Road and Lorraine Avenue to improve pedestrian facilities, turning movements and traffic flow.
Coolum State School Roundabout Replacement
Replacement of existing roundabout near Coolum State School with improved traffic signals and pedestrian facilities. Designed to enhance safety for school children and improve traffic flow during peak periods.
South Coolum Road Link Extension
Council-designed road link to extend Suncoast Beach Drive to South Coolum Road with a new roundabout and future connection to the proposed Sunshine Motorway interchange at West Coolum Road. Corridor land acquisitions are being finalised; construction is contingent on future funding and is tentatively programmed for the 2031-2036 period.
1,165 residents of Yaroomba are employed, from a labour force of 1,190. Unemployment sits at 2.1%, with participation at 68.7%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 6.9% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth. The working-day population is estimated at 1,624, about 76% 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 suburb of Yaroomba features a highly qualified labor force, strong representation in key service industries, and a jobless rate of only 2.1% according to aggregated regional statistics from AreaSearch. In March 2026, 1,165 residents were employed, and the unemployment rate was 1.8% lower than the 3.9% recorded in Regional Qld, while participation in the workforce was standard at 68.7% compared to 64.3% in Regional Qld. Census data indicates that a moderate 22.7% of working residents performed their duties from home, though this may reflect pandemic restrictions. The main industries employing local residents are healthcare and social assistance, construction, and education and training.
The area exhibits a strong concentration in professional and technical services, where employment is 1.9 times the regional average. Conversely, agricultural, forestry, and fishing enterprises employ only 0.8% of the workforce compared to 4.5% across the region. The suburb's residential focus appears to limit local job options, as shown by comparing the working Census population to the total resident workforce. According to AreaSearch analysis of SALM and ABS data for the year ending March 2026, the local workforce contracted by 2.9% while employment fell by 3.0%, with jobless figures remaining steady. In contrast, Regional Qld saw employment rise by 0.1%, the labor force expand by 0.3%, and unemployment tick up by 0.1 percentage points. Future demand trends in the suburb of Yaroomba can be modeled using the national employment projections released by Jobs and Skills Australia in May-25. These five and ten-year forecasts have been applied to the local workforce structure to model future patterns. Although national jobs are projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, the expansion varies widely by sector. Projecting these industry trends onto the local workforce suggests employment could rise by 6.9% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that excludes local demographic projections.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Yaroomba is $2,262 a week (about $118,000 a year), with median personal income at $906 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $55,153 a year against an average of $80,460. The average runs 46% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. 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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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics from AreaSearch for financial year 2023 show that incomes in the suburb of Yaroomba are exceptionally high compared to national levels, with a median of $55,153 and an average of $80,460. These figures exceed Regional Qld's median of $53,146 and average of $66,593. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since financial year 2023, local earnings are estimated at $61,418 for the median and $89,600 for the average as of March 2026. The 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Yaroomba sit near the 74th percentile nationally.
Income distributions show that the $1,500 - 2,999 weekly bracket includes 34.8% of the population, which equates to 746 individuals and aligns with the broader regional rate of 31.7% in this bracket. Financial strength is evident as 33.6% of households earn weekly incomes over $3,000, supporting strong consumer activity. Housing costs consume 14.6% of earnings, and local income levels rank residents in the 82nd percentile for disposable income, with the SEIFA index placing the area in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Yaroomba had 700 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 93% detached houses and 2% apartments. 45% are owned with a mortgage, 22% rented and 33% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,104 a month, a total housing cost higher than 75% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 22.1% of household income here and mortgage repayments 21.5%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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Residential architecture in the suburb of Yaroomba at the latest Census consisted of 92.6% standalone houses and 7.4% other housing styles like townhouses and apartments, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other options in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates matched regional averages at 32.8%, with the remaining dwellings split between mortgaged properties at 44.9% and rental properties at 22.3%. The median monthly mortgage payment was $2,104, which is notably higher than the Regional Qld average of $1,655, while the median weekly rent was $500 compared to $345 regionally. Nationally, local mortgage commitments are higher than the Australian median of $1,863, and weekly rents are also above the national median of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Yaroomba counted 700 households at the 2021 Census, averaging 2.8 people each. 39% are couples with children, more than in 77% of areas nationally, against 35% couples without children. 15% of households are people living alone, and families average 1.6 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Families make up the majority of homes at 81.0%, consisting of couples with children at 39.0%, couples without children at 34.8%, and single parents at 6.5%. Non-family households represent the remaining 19.0%, with single-person households at 14.9% and group living situations making up 4.0%. The median household occupancy is 2.8 people, which is higher than the Regional Qld median of 2.5.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
37.5% of adults in Yaroomba hold a university qualification, including 25.8% with a bachelor degree and 7.8% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 100% of areas nationally. A further 22.8% hold a vocational qualification. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census.
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Educational attainment in the suburb of Yaroomba is high compared to regional averages, with 37.5% of residents aged 15+ holding university degrees, compared to 20.6% in the Rest of Qld and 24.9% in the SA4 region. This education profile prepares the area well for professional and technical roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 25.8%, followed by postgraduate study at 7.8% and graduate diplomas at 3.9%. Practical and vocational qualifications are also common, with 36.4% of residents aged 15+ holding vocational qualifications, split between advanced diplomas at 13.6% and certificates at 22.8%.
Participation in study is high, with 29.9% of the population enrolled in an educational program. This includes primary school students at 10.8%, secondary school students at 9.9%, and higher education students at 3.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Education
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Public transport in Yaroomba reaches 5 stops on 1 route, timetabled for about 230 services a week. The typical home sits about 450 m from its nearest stop. Households keep an average of 1.8 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 networks include 5 active stops within the suburb of Yaroomba, which are serviced by buses. These stops accommodate 1 distinct routes, providing 229 passenger journeys per week. Accessibility is moderate, with residents living an average of 453 meters from the nearest stop. The suburb is mostly residential, meaning most workers commute to other areas, and private vehicles remain the primary choice for 95% of commuters. Households own an average of 1.8 cars, which is higher than the regional average. Around 22.7% of residents worked from home during the 2021 Census, which may be related to pandemic policies.
Services average 32 trips daily across the transport network, representing approximately 45 weekly services per active stop.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
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76.9% of residents in Yaroomba report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 95% of areas nationally. 2.7% need daily assistance with core activities, and 59.1% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 3.3 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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Health profiles for the suburb of Yaroomba show positive outcomes, with low rates of common medical conditions across all age brackets and an exceptionally high private health insurance rate of approximately 59% of the population, representing 1,267 people. This is higher than the Regional Qld average of 52.5%. The most common medical diagnoses for local residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 6.7 and 6.0% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 76.9% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 67.6% across Regional Qld. Residents aged 65 and older represent 14.8% of the population, which is 317 people, below the Regional Qld rate of 20.4%.
Health measures for older residents are strong, with national rankings matching those of the broader community.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
Yaroomba is largely Australian-born, at 79.3% of residents, with 5.3% speaking a language other than English at home. The largest reported ancestries are English (32.6%) and Australian (23.7%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Cultural diversity in the suburb of Yaroomba is lower than average, with 79.3% of residents born in Australia, 89.1% holding citizenship, and 94.7% speaking only English at home. Christianity is the main religion, practiced by 42.8% of residents. The most noticeable variation is in Judaism, which represents 0.3% of the population compared to 0.1% across Regional Qld. Looking at parent birthplaces, the three largest ancestry groups are English at 32.6%, Australian at 23.7%, and Irish at 10.7%. There are also distinct concentrations of other backgrounds, with French ancestry at 1.5% compared to 0.5% regionally, Dutch at 2.4% compared to 1.1%, and Scottish at 9.7% compared to 7.8%.
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Yaroomba is 42. 22.1% 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 42 years in the suburb of Yaroomba is close to the Regional Qld median of 41 and higher than the national average of 38. The 45 to 54 age group is over-represented locally at 15.3%, while the 75 to 84 bracket is under-represented at 4.2%. Since the 2021 Census, the 15 to 24 age bracket grew from 10.7% to 12.0%, while the 45 to 54 group fell from 16.6% to 15.3%, and children aged 5 to 14 dropped from 15.0% to 13.8%. Projections for 2041 show shifts in local age profiles, with the 25 to 34 cohort expected to grow by 64 people (30%) from 216 to 281, while the 15 to 24 group is projected to decrease by 12 people.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Yaroomba
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, Local governments Daily | May 2026 3 months ago 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 May 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) | Aug 2026 this 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 — 30 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (2,043 at the 2021 Census → 2,146 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 (SAL33206). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.