Far North
Yam Island
Yam Island at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
7,526
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Yam Island.
Yam Island (4875) sits in the Far North region of Queensland.
Yam Island has roughly 7,526 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Yam Island scores 2/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yam Island's population at 7,526, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
7,526
Median age
28
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$148/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$126/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
7,526
Median age: 28
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yam Island.
Frequently asked
About Yam Island.
- What is the Yam Island postcode?
- Yam Island is in the 4875 postcode, in QLD, in the Far North region.
- What is the average rent in Yam Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $148, for units it's $126.
- How walkable is Yam Island?
- Yam Island has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yam Island?
- Yam Island is close to Iama, Warraber Island, Warraber Islet, Poruma Island, Coconut Island.
- What is the population of Yam Island?
- Yam Island has approximately 7,526 residents. The median age is 28.
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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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