Townsville City Council
Yabulu
Yabulu at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$269,280
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
719
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Yabulu.
Yabulu is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $269,280.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$355/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
$286,000
$269,280
719
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.45%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.41%
Based on $269,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
719
Median age
43
Family households
68%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 Townsville City 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.
29,355
total offences in 2026 across the Townsville City 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
Education
Schools in Yabulu.
Local schools for Yabulu
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Bluewater State School
Non-Government Schools
St Anthony's Catholic College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Yabulu.
- What is the median house price in Yabulu?
- The median house price in Yabulu, QLD 4818 is $286,000. The median unit price is $269,280. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Yabulu postcode?
- Yabulu is in the 4818 postcode, in QLD, in the Townsville City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yabulu?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $355, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Yabulu?
- There are 2 schools serving Yabulu on this page, including Bluewater State School, St Anthony's Catholic College.
- How walkable is Yabulu?
- Yabulu has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yabulu?
- Yabulu is close to Purono Park, Bluewater, Saunders Beach, Toolakea, Black River.
- What is the population of Yabulu?
- Yabulu has approximately 719 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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