Yuruga at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
64
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Yuruga.
The postcode for Yuruga is 4850 (QLD).
Yuruga (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.
Yuruga has roughly 64 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Yuruga 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Yuruga's population at 64, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
64
Median age
50
Family households
70%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$165/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
64
Median age: 50
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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 Yuruga.
Local schools for Yuruga
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Government School Catchment
Toobanna State School
Mutarnee State School
Forrest Beach State School
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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 Yuruga.
- What is the Yuruga postcode?
- Yuruga is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- Where is Yuruga?
- Yuruga is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- What is the average rent in Yuruga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $165.
- What schools are in Yuruga?
- There are 4 schools serving Yuruga on this page, including Toobanna State School, Mutarnee State School, Forrest Beach State School.
- How walkable is Yuruga?
- Yuruga has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Yuruga?
- Yuruga is close to Bambaroo, Orient, Helens Hill, Coolbie, Toobanna.
- What is the population of Yuruga?
- The population of Yuruga is approximately 64 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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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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