Yeppoon (Qld)

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According to investigations of ABS demographic releases for the wider region, alongside recent physical addresses verified by Districts since the Census, the suburb of Yeppoon has an estimated residency of approximately 7,399 individuals as of May 2026. This represents a growth of 362 people (5.1%) relative to the 2021 Census, when the headcount stood at 7,037 people. The calculation is based on a resident headcount of 7,376, calculated by Districts using the most recent ABS ERP numbers from June 2025 coupled with 97 validated new addresses registered after the Census date. This population scale translates to a density of 768 persons per square kilometer, which aligns closely with typical values recorded across Districts study sites. Over the last ten years, the suburb of Yeppoon has exhibited steady expansion, maintaining a 1.0% compound annual growth rate that outpaced the SA3 region. This demographic expansion was chiefly supported by migration from other states, which accounted for roughly 75.0% of the overall population increases recently, though all contributing components, including international migration and natural increase, remained positive.

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The suburb of Yeppoon supports a balanced labour market comprising both professional and trade-based occupations, with robust representation in key service industries and a low jobless rate of 3.5% based on statistical area data compiled by Districts. In March 2026, the employed resident count reached 3,512 individuals, with the local unemployment rate sitting 0.5% below the Regional Qld benchmark of 3.9%. However, workforce engagement is notably lower, with a participation rate of 57.4% compared to 64.3% across Regional Qld. Census data indicates that only 6.3% of workers operated from home, though this figure reflects conditions influenced by pandemic containment measures.

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Based on the aggregation of postcode-level ATO records for the 2023 financial year by Districts, taxpayers in the suburb of Yeppoon recorded a median income of $47,471 and an average income of $62,834. These figures sit below the national average and compare to regional benchmarks of $53,146 (median) and $66,593 (average) across Regional Qld. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 11.36% since the 2023 financial year, current income estimates are placed at approximately $52,864 for the median and $69,972 for the average as of March 2026. Data from the 2021 Census shows that household, family, and individual incomes in the suburb of Yeppoon rank between the 14th and 23rd percentiles across Australia. Income distribution statistics show that the $400 - 799 weekly income bracket contains 26.2% of the local population ( individuals), which differs from regional trends where of the population falls into the - range. Affordability pressures are notable, with residents retaining only of their income after housing costs, placing the area in the th percentile.

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The composition of residential properties in the suburb of Yeppoon at the time of the latest Census consisted of 72.7% separate houses and 27.4% alternative dwellings, such as semi-detached homes, apartments, or other structures, compared to 76.4% houses and 23.6% other dwellings in Regional Qld. Home ownership rates in the suburb of Yeppoon matched the Regional Qld benchmark of 32.2%, while mortgaged properties accounted for 32.2% and rental properties made up 35.6%. The median monthly mortgage payment of $1,553 was below the Regional Qld average of $1,655, and the median weekly rent of $300 was lower than the regional rate of $345. On a national level, mortgage repayments in the suburb of Yeppoon are considerably lower than the Australian average of $1,863, and weekly rents are well below the national median of $375.

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Families make up the majority of households at 63.0%, consisting of couples without children at 30.1%, couples with children at 19.8%, and single-parent households at 12.1%. Non-family living arrangements account for the remaining 37.0% of households, with single-person households representing 34.5% and group share households making up 2.4%. The median household occupancy stands at 2.2 people, which is lower than the Regional Qld average of 2.5.

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The locality presents educational disparities, with university completion rates at 16.8%, which is notably below the national average of 30.4%. This highlights a clear need as well as an opening for targeted educational campaigns. Bachelor degrees constitute the largest share of higher education at 11.6%, followed by postgraduate qualifications at 2.9% and graduate diplomas at 2.3%. Vocational and technical expertise is highly prevalent, with 39.5% of residents aged 15 and over holding trade credentials, consisting of advanced diplomas at 9.6% and certificates at 29.9%.

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Local health statistics show notable challenges for the suburb of Yeppoon, based on Districts assessments of mortality patterns and the occurrence of long-term illnesses across both younger and older demographics, while private health insurance membership sits just ahead of the median SA2 region at approximately 52% of the population, representing about 3,854 people.

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The suburb of Yeppoon exhibits lower levels of ethnic diversity relative to wider averages, with citizens making up 87.1% of the population, Australian-born residents accounting for 85.9%, and English-only speakers at home representing 95.7%. Christianity is the predominant religious affiliation, claimed by 55.7% of residents in the suburb of Yeppoon, compared to 52.2% across Regional Qld.

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The median age in the suburb of Yeppoon is 47 years, which is higher than the Regional Qld average of 41 and well above the national median of 38. Compared to Regional Qld, the suburb of Yeppoon has a larger proportion of residents in the 75 - 84 age group (9.7%) and a smaller share of children in the 5 - 14 bracket (9.5%). Since 2021, the 65 to 74 demographic has increased from 11.8% to 12.7% of the population, while the 5 to 14 age group has decreased from 10.7% to 9.5% and the 55 to 64 cohort has declined from 14.9% to 13.8%. Demographic modeling indicates the age structure of the suburb of Yeppoon will shift by with the to bracket expected to grow by people () from to while the to cohort is projected to decrease by .

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Yeppoon currently has an estimated 355 children under 5 years old, comprising approximately 238 children aged 0-2 and 159 children aged 3-4. This cohort grew by an estimated 15% since the previous census. while population forecasts indicate future growth, with an anticipated increase of 37% by 2041 (to approximately 486 children). Meanwhile the 5-12 cohort currently amounts to 699. While growth has been positive birth rates observed in the area have been moderate, with approximately 8.7 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.