Rockhampton Regional Council
South Yaamba
South Yaamba at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
79
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about South Yaamba.
South Yaamba (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland.
South Yaamba has roughly 79 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
South Yaamba scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put South Yaamba's population at 79, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
79
Median age
35
Family households
81%
Lone person
15%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
79
Median age: 35
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Rockhampton Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
13,695
total offences in 2026 across the Rockhampton Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in South Yaamba.
Local schools for South Yaamba
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Government School Catchment
Ridgelands State School
The Caves State School
Milman State School
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Frequently asked
About South Yaamba.
- What is the South Yaamba postcode?
- South Yaamba is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Yaamba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in South Yaamba?
- There are 5 schools serving South Yaamba on this page, including Ridgelands State School, The Caves State School, Milman State School.
- How walkable is South Yaamba?
- South Yaamba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near South Yaamba?
- South Yaamba is close to Ridgelands, Alton Downs, Garnant, Yaamba, Milman.
- What is the population of South Yaamba?
- South Yaamba has approximately 79 residents. The median age is 35.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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