Yatala at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
1,405
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Yatala.
The postcode for Yatala is 4207 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Yatala (4207) sits in the Gold Coast region of Queensland.
Yatala has roughly 1,405 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Yatala scores 4/100 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.
Summer days here average around 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yatala's population at 1,405, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 7% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,405
Median age
43
Family households
90%
Lone person
7%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$495/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
1,405
Median age: 43
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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 Gold Coast 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.
82,921
total offences in 2026 across the Gold Coast 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.
4
0
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Yatala.
Local schools for Yatala
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Government School Catchment
Windaroo State School
Windaroo Valley State High School
Mount Warren Park State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1304 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
28.9°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
12.0°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Yatala.
- What is the Yatala postcode?
- Yatala is in the 4207 postcode, in QLD, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- Where is Yatala?
- Yatala is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4207. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Gold Coast City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Yatala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $495.
- What schools are in Yatala?
- There are 20 schools serving Yatala on this page, including Rivermount College, Windaroo State School, Windaroo Valley State High School.
- How walkable is Yatala?
- Yatala has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Yatala?
- Yatala is close to Yatala Dc, Windaroo, Mount Warren Park, Halfway Creek, Bannockburn.
- What is the population of Yatala?
- The population of Yatala is approximately 1,405 (2021 Census). 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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