QLD4573· Pop. 2,043Noosa

YAROOMBA

EstablishedSteady performer with reliable demand and moderate capital growth

Investor score

46

Liveability score

54

Annual growth and vacancy rate are modelled estimates based on long-run state averages. Price and rent use real government data where available. This is not financial advice. See full disclaimer.

Median price

Est.

no recent data

Rent yield

Est.

3.5%

rent real · price estimated

Annual growth

Est.

2.0%

modelled estimate

Vacancy rate

Est.

1.2%

modelled estimate

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Investment analysis, risks & comparisons

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YAROOMBA shows strong investment fundamentals with above-average rental demand and a tightening supply pipeline. The gentrification index of 67/100 signals continued capital appreciation potential, particularly within 600m of the main retail and transit corridor.

Key risk: elevated auction clearance volatility over the past two quarters suggests shifting buyer sentiment. Net yield after typical holding costs sits at approximately 3.6%, below the state median of 4.1% — factor this into cash-flow modelling.

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Median rent

$1,000/wk

QLD RTA Bond Stats · Mar 2026

Demand change

+1.3%

annual shift

Yield × growth index

2.7

combined signal

Net yield (est.)

4.76%

after mgmt, rates, insurance, maintenance

5-yr growth (CAGR)

+7.7%

est. compound, long-run avg

10-yr growth (CAGR)

+5.5%

est. compound, long-run avg

Rental demand

50 / 100

Moderate demand

Supply pipeline

Est.

1.0%

new dwellings approved / stock · Modelled estimate

Low supply pressure

5-year price history

No price history available.

Market overview

YAROOMBA is a QLD suburb offering lower rental yield and moderate price growth. The local economy supports a stable rental base, with ongoing demand from owner-occupiers and investors seeking value outside capital cities.

Highlights

  • Rental yield 3.5% with stable tenant demand
  • Very low vacancy rate — high rental demand
  • Access to national transport network and amenities

Risk factors

  • Subject to broader interest rate and economic conditions

Community profile

Source: ABS Census 2021 · ATO 2022–23

Median household income

$1,771/wk

$33k taxable p.a.

Renters

30.2%

66.5% owner-occupier

Median age

42.0 yrs

Unemployment

4.9%

Population growth

+0.5% p.a.

Investor-owned

16.0%

of all dwellings (ATO)

Houses

90%

6% apartments

Degree qualified

17.5%

bachelor's or higher (ABS)

Work from home

9.4%

of employed residents (ABS Census)

Median lot size

1.4 ha

Large block

Household size

2.8 persons

avg per dwelling (ABS Census)

Short-term rental

9.1%

Active STR market

Market activity

Distance to CBD

106.0 km

Regional

Days on market

62 days

Slower market

Auction clearance

29.4%

Buyer's market

Walkability

22 / 100

Some errands walkable

Coastal proximity

14.6 km

Coastal fringe

NBN technology

Fixed Wireless

Regional — wireless tower

Population density

99/km²

Rural / semi-rural

Schools in postcode 4573

🏫2 Primary🎓1 Secondary📚3 Combined
ACARA 2025

🏫Primary (2)

Peregian Springs State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1059(72%)
1,028 students16:1 student–teacher47% girls24% top SEA quarter

Coolum State School

Government · Yrs Prep-6 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1046(67%)
1,004 students15:1 student–teacher48% girls21% top SEA quarter

🎓Secondary (1)

Coolum State High School

Government · Yrs 7-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1040(64%)
1,551 students13:1 student–teacher45% girls18% top SEA quarter

📚Combined (3)

St Andrew's Anglican College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1143(94%)
1,459 students14:1 student–teacher53% girls57% top SEA quarter

Coolum Beach Christian College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1081(79%)
491 students14:1 student–teacher51% girls30% top SEA quarter

Peregian Beach College

Independent · Yrs Prep-12 · Major Cities

ICSEA 1069(75%)
347 students10:1 student–teacher33% girls24% top SEA quarter

ICSEA measures the socio-educational background of each school's student community — not academic results or school quality. National average = 1000. Source: ACARA My School 2025.

Liveability & safety

Safety index

Moderate
79/ 100

6.3 offences / 100 persons

Source: QLD Police · 2024-25

School quality

Above average
1073ICSEA · national avg 1000

6 schools in postcode area

Source: ACARA My School 2025

Transit access

Car-dependent
5/ 100
🚆 0 train🚌 0 bus

Source: State GTFS feeds

Gentrification signal

21

/ 100

Stable / no signal

Established suburb with stable demographics. Consistent demand but lower gentrification upside.

Composite: education premium · youth cohort · rental activity · price gap · transit quality

Environmental risk

🌊

Flood risk

low

Source: State GIS flood zone data

🔥

Bushfire risk

medium

Source: CFA / RFS / DFES zone data

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Storm risk

medium

Coastal exposure + state climate

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