Yaroomba (Qld)

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Based on a study of ABS demographic releases for the wider region and address updates verified by Districts 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 Districts, 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 Districts 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.

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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 Districts. 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.

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The latest postcode-level ATO statistics from Districts 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 in this bracket. Financial strength is evident as of households earn weekly incomes over supporting strong consumer activity. Housing costs consume of earnings, and local income levels rank residents in the nd percentile for disposable income, with the SEIFA index placing the area in the th decile.

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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.

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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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%.

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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.

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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 to cohort expected to grow by people () from to while the to group is projected to decrease by people.

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Yaroomba currently has an estimated 115 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 63 children aged 0-2 and 42 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 13% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 14% by 2041 (to approximately 131 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 189. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 9.2 births per 1,000 residents recorded over the latest two-year period analysed which ranks the area within the middle tier nationally. This rate has slowed down slightly in recent years however.