Yeppoon
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Yeppoon, QLD 4703.
About Yeppoon
Welcome to Yeppoon
Yeppoon sits on the Capricorn Coast in Central Queensland, about 40 kilometres north-east of Rockhampton, where the town gives way to a string of beaches facing the Coral Sea. It's the kind of place where the main street ends at a foreshore park and a swimming lagoon, and where Great Keppel Island is visible on a clear day from the headlands nearby.
With a population of around 7,037 and a median age of 47, Yeppoon has long attracted retirees, sea-changers and families after a slower pace without giving up proper infrastructure. It's also the commercial and social hub of the wider Capricorn Coast, drawing in residents from neighbouring Cooee Bay, Taranganba, Barlows Hill, Meikleville Hill and Pacific Heights for shopping, schooling and its Saturday markets.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Yeppoon revolves around the water. The town beach and adjoining lagoon are the social heart of the place, with cafes and restaurants along Normanby and James Street catching the sea breeze and the sunset over the water. Weekends often mean a wander through the Yeppoon Markets, a swim at the lagoon, or a drive around the headland to Cooee Bay and Rosslyn Bay Marina, where day trips depart for Great Keppel Island.
It's a relaxed, unpretentious dining scene rather than a flashy one — fresh seafood, casual bakeries and beachside pubs feature more than fine dining, which suits the retirees and families who make up much of the local population.
Shopping
Yeppoon's town centre covers most day-to-day needs, with supermarkets, specialty stores and the Stockland Yeppoon shopping centre serving as the main retail anchor for the Capricorn Coast. For bigger shopping trips, Rockhampton's wider retail and hospital precincts are a straightforward 40-minute drive inland.
Schools & families
Families are well catered for locally, with Yeppoon State School and Yeppoon State High School providing the public option, alongside Catholic primary schools Sacred Heart and St Benedict's. Secondary students also have access to the well-regarded St Brendan's College and St Ursula's College, both established boarding and day schools that draw students from across Central Queensland, adding to Yeppoon's pull for families relocating from the region's smaller towns.
Getting around
Yeppoon is connected to Rockhampton via the Yeppoon Road/Rockhampton–Yeppoon Road corridor, a roughly 40-kilometre drive that most residents make regularly for work, larger shopping or to connect with the Bruce Highway and Rockhampton Airport. Within the town and out to Cooee Bay, Taranganba and Pacific Heights, a local bus service and the compact street layout make it easy to get around without much reliance on the car, though most households do run one given the spread-out nature of the coast.
Parks & recreation
Beyond the beaches, Yeppoon has a generous run of parkland along its foreshore, including the lagoon precinct with its shaded picnic areas and playgrounds. Byfield National Park, with its coastal heath, freshwater lakes and camping grounds, is within reach to the north for those wanting a proper bush escape, while the boat ramp and marina at Rosslyn Bay cater to fishing and boating enthusiasts.
The property market
Yeppoon's property market has been on a strong run, with median house prices sitting at $719,000 after growth of 14.1% recently — a reflection of continued sea-change demand along the Capricorn Coast. Units and apartments carry a median of $600,000, offering a lower entry point for buyers or downsizers wanting less upkeep and still close to the beach.
Houses dominate current listings at 61%, with apartments and units making up 26%, land 12% and a small 1% share of townhouses — so there's reasonable choice across the market, from beachside blocks to established family homes further back from the water. Median rent of $650 a week points to solid demand from tenants as well, whether that's workers commuting to Rockhampton or those simply priced out of buying for now.
Market snapshot
Yeppoon property market
Median sale price
$719k
House · 3 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
4.7%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$553k
Median
$719k
Premium
$993k
Days on market
15
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
58
Median sold price trend · House 3 bed
Compound growth +11.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Yeppoon by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Yeppoon, QLD 4703.
Population
7,037
residents (2021)
Median age
47
years
Household income
$1,221
median, per week
Median rent
$300
per week
Median mortgage
$1,553
per month
Mortgage / income
29%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Yeppoon
Government school catchment
Independent & Catholic schools
Recent results
Recently sold in Yeppoon
$679k
1 Johnathon Street
Sold ~July 2026
$935k
1 & 2/6 Waringa Place
Sold ~July 2026
$915k
19/20-24 Cliff Street
Sold ~July 2026
$470k
2/35 Adelaide Park Road
Sold ~July 2026
$1.05m
20 Maple Street
Sold ~July 2026
$929k
15 Ocean Park Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
$1.48m
19 Misfeld Street
Sold ~July 2026
$700k
23/26 Birdwood Avenue
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Yeppoon
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Price map around Yeppoon
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Common questions
Yeppoon suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Yeppoon?
The median house price in Yeppoon, QLD is $719k for a 3-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 14.1%.
How much is rent in Yeppoon?
The median weekly rent in Yeppoon is around $650 per week.
Is Yeppoon a good place to live?
Yeppoon is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 7,037 and 6 schools in the area.
What is the population of Yeppoon?
Yeppoon has a population of 7,037 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 47.
What schools are in Yeppoon?
There are 6 schools in or near Yeppoon, including Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, St Benedict's Catholic Primary School and Yeppoon State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Yeppoon?
Properties in Yeppoon take around 15 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Yeppoon?
Entry-level properties in Yeppoon start around $553k, while premium homes reach $993k.
What suburbs are near Yeppoon?
Suburbs near Yeppoon include Meikleville Hill, Cooee Bay, Barlows Hill, Taranganba and Pacific Heights.
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