Yeppoon, QLD 4703

LivingstoneAll suburbs in postcode 4703

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Median house price

$680,000

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Yeppoon itself.

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Yeppoon at a glance

Median unit
$462,000
Weekly rent
$660
Houses · units $550
Population
7,037
Median age 47

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Yeppoon

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Yeppoon, houses changed hands at $680,000 in 2024, in line with the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Yeppoon itself. Units come in around $462,000, roughly 32% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $136,000. Prices are in line with the Queensland median, so the broader state lending settings apply.

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Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data

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What to know about Yeppoon

Yeppoon (4703) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland. The median house here is $680,000, in line with the Queensland median of around $780K.

Yeppoon has roughly 7,037 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Yeppoon scores 22/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,011 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic.

Schools in Yeppoon

Schools serving Yeppoon: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Yeppoon State High School

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Yeppoon State School

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Taranganba State School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
22/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Yeppoon's population at 7,037, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 35% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
63%
Lone person
35%
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
33%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.05% (median rent $660/wk against a $680,000 price tag). Units yield 6.19% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 33% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
5.05%
On the $680,000 median
Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
6.19%
On the $462,000 median

Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.

Crime and safety

6,966 offences recorded in 2026 across the Livingstone Shire Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Livingstone Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Other Offences1,306 (18.7%)
Offences Against Property857 (12.3%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order449 (6.4%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)409 (5.9%)
Offences Against the Person385 (5.5%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,011 mm
Hottest month, avg max
29.7°C
Coldest month, avg min
12.1°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Yeppoon

What is the median house price in Yeppoon?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Yeppoon, QLD 4703 is $680,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Yeppoon itself. The median unit price is $462,000.
How much is my house worth in Yeppoon?
A useful starting point is the Yeppoon median house price of $680,000 (units $462,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
Is Yeppoon a good investment?
On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Yeppoon is 5.0%: the median weekly house rent is $660 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $680,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Yeppoon: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Yeppoon is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
What is the Yeppoon postcode?
Yeppoon is in the 4703 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
Where is Yeppoon?
Yeppoon is a suburb in the Livingstone area, QLD 4703.
What is the average rent in Yeppoon?
The median weekly rent for houses is $660, for units it's $550.
What schools are in Yeppoon?
There are 8 schools serving Yeppoon on this page, including Yeppoon State High School, Yeppoon State School, St Ursula's College.
How walkable is Yeppoon?
Yeppoon has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Yeppoon?
Yeppoon is close to Meikleville Hill, Cooee Bay, Inverness, Taranganba, Barlows Hill.
What is the population of Yeppoon?
The population of Yeppoon is approximately 7,037 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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