QLD · 4884

Yungaburra

Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Yungaburra, QLD 4884.

Yungaburra, QLD 4884

About Yungaburra

Welcome to Yungaburra

Yungaburra sits on the Atherton Tablelands in Far North Queensland, a couple of hours' drive inland and up from Cairns, in the cool, green country between Lake Eacham and Lake Barrine. Known for its heritage streetscape and its setting among rolling dairy and volcanic crater country, it's one of the best-preserved 19th-century towns in the region, with a National Trust-classified main street of timber pubs, cottages and churches.

It suits people looking for a slower pace, a strong sense of community and a genuine tree-change: retirees, hobby farmers, tourism operators and families happy to trade big-city amenities for cooler climate, space and a village atmosphere. With a population of 1,272 and a median age of 53, it's very much a mature, settled community rather than a fast-growing commuter suburb.

Lifestyle & dining

Yungaburra's compact main street is the heart of local life, lined with heritage timber buildings housing cafes, galleries, craft shops and a couple of old pubs that have been serving the Tablelands since the 1900s. The monthly Yungaburra Markets are a genuine drawcard, pulling visitors from Cairns and across the Tablelands for local produce, plants and crafts, and giving the town a lively, sociable rhythm well beyond its small permanent population.

The surrounding countryside, dotted with dairy farms, coffee plantations and rainforest remnants, shapes the town's food and culture as much as the shops themselves. It's a place where platypus-watching on Peterson Creek and a long lunch at a heritage pub are equally part of the appeal.

Parks & recreation

Two of the region's best-known crater lakes, Lake Eacham and Lake Barrine, are practically on Yungaburra's doorstep, both ringed by rainforest walking tracks and popular for swimming, picnics and birdwatching. Peterson Creek Walk, right in town, is famous locally for its resident platypus population and is an easy, flat stroll for all ages.

Beyond the lakes, the wider Tablelands offer waterfalls, national park circuits and mountain scenery that make outdoor recreation a daily rather than occasional option for residents.

Schools & families

Yungaburra State School serves local families within the town itself, giving younger children a small, community-based schooling option close to home. Older students typically travel to larger centres on the Tablelands or into Cairns for secondary schooling, which is a consideration for families weighing up the move.

Given the town's median age of 53, it leans toward couples and older residents rather than young families, though the school and community facilities still anchor a modest number of households with children.

Getting around

Yungaburra is connected to the rest of the Tablelands and to Cairns by the Gillies Highway and the Kennedy Highway, with a private vehicle essentially essential given the rural, spread-out nature of the area. Neighbouring localities Eacham and Barrine, both named for the crater lakes, along with Barron and East Barron, form the immediate surrounding district, and getting to any of them, or on to Cairns, means a drive rather than a walk or public transport trip.

There is no rail service to the town, and bus options are limited, so most residents and visitors rely on cars to move between Yungaburra, the neighbouring Tablelands towns and the coast.

Housing & architecture

The town's built character is defined by its heritage cottages and timber commercial buildings, many dating to the late 1800s and early 1900s, which is part of why Yungaburra has National Trust classification as a heritage town. Around the fringes and in the surrounding district, blocks tend toward larger rural and semi-rural lots rather than tight suburban subdivisions.

Current listings reflect this rural character strongly, with land making up around 70% of what's on the market, houses at 25%, and townhouses and acreage/rural holdings making up small remainders of 4% and 2% respectively. That mix points to a market still driven substantially by vacant land and lifestyle-block buyers rather than established housing turnover alone.

The property market

Yungaburra's median house price currently sits at $780,000, following recent growth of 11.8%, a solid gain that reflects continued demand for Tablelands lifestyle properties and heritage-town living. With such a heavy skew toward land listings, buyers have real scope to build to their own brief on acreage or semi-rural blocks, while the smaller pool of established houses tends to include the town's characterful heritage cottages.

For buyers, the combination of a small, tightly held town centre and a broader semi-rural hinterland means pricing can vary considerably between a classic timber cottage on the main street and a larger rural block toward Eacham or Barrine. Given the modest population and mature demographic, it remains a market defined more by lifestyle buyers and long-term locals than rapid turnover.

Market snapshot

Yungaburra property market

Median price ranks #2,315 of 3,797 suburbs · pricier than 39%
Bedrooms

Median sale price

$780k

House · 4 bed

Median rent

per week

Gross rental yield

annual rent ÷ sale price

Typical price range

Entry

$553k

Median

$780k

Premium

$1.02m

Days on market

57

Auction clearance

0%

Sold this year

15

Median sold price trend · House 4 bed

Compound growth +7.6% / yr over 4 yrs

Median price by bedrooms · House

Property types on market

Share of current listings in Yungaburra by dwelling type.

Land68%
House26%
Townhouse4%
Acreage / Rural2%

Who lives here

Demographics

ABS Census 2021 figures for Yungaburra, QLD 4884.

Population

1,272

residents (2021)

Median age

53

years

Household income

$1,296

median, per week

Median rent

$290

per week

Median mortgage

$1,495

per month

Mortgage / income

27%

comfortable

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.

Education

Schools in Yungaburra

Government school catchment

Yungaburra State School

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Recent results

Recently sold in Yungaburra

$355k

11 Walnut Close

land

Sold ~July 2026

$385k

Lot 38 Waterfront Terrace

townhouse

Sold ~July 2026

$350k

Lot 44 Waterfront Terrace

townhouse

Sold ~July 2026

$370k

Lot 176 Lakeshore Court

land

Sold ~July 2026

$640k

42 Tinaburra Drive

house3 bd · 2 car

Sold ~June 2026

$295k

Lot 35 Morgan Close

land

Sold ~June 2026

$295k

25 Waterfront Terrace

land

Sold ~June 2026

Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.

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Common questions

Yungaburra suburb FAQ

What is the median property price in Yungaburra?

The median house price in Yungaburra, QLD is $780k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 11.8%.

Is Yungaburra a good place to live?

Yungaburra is a rural town and locality in the Tablelands Region, Queensland, Australia. Yungaburra is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 1,272 and 1 school in the area.

What is the population of Yungaburra?

Yungaburra has a population of 1,272 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 53.

What schools are in Yungaburra?

There is 1 school in or near Yungaburra, including Yungaburra State School.

How long do homes take to sell in Yungaburra?

Properties in Yungaburra take around 57 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.

How much do you need to buy in Yungaburra?

Entry-level properties in Yungaburra start around $553k, while premium homes reach $1.02m.

What suburbs are near Yungaburra?

Suburbs near Yungaburra include Barron, East Barron, Eacham and Barrine.

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Benched site ready to start building

Lot 131 Lakeshore Court, Yungaburra QLD 4884
792 m²
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Elevated 879m² Corner Block with Views

2 Walker Close, Yungaburra QLD 4884
879 m²
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$360,000
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Lot 183 Lakeshore Court - Elevated Block With Stone Retaining Wall

Lot 183 Lakeshore Court, Yungaburra QLD 4884
735 m²
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$3.50m
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Now $3.5 Million!

464 Boar Pocket Road, Yungaburra QLD 4884
4158.66 ha
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$370,000
land

Lot 180 Lakeshore Court - 800m² Block Moments From Lake Tinaroo!

Lot 180 Lakeshore Court, Yungaburra QLD 4884
800 m²
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$400,000
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Exceptional Vacant Lot in the Village!

Lot 3/3 Penda Street, Yungaburra QLD 4884
1006 m²
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$640,000
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Location | Potential | Low Maintenance

4 Short Street, Yungaburra QLD 4884
2121012 m²
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$360,000
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800m² Block with endless possibilities

Lot 156 Lakeshore Court, Yungaburra QLD 4884
800 m²
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$400,000
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Exceptional Vacant Lot in the Village!

Lot 7/3 Penda Street, Yungaburra QLD 4884
1004 m²
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Elevated 1,467m2 block in a Quiet Cul-de-Sac

10 Mistflower Close, Yungaburra QLD 4884
1467 m²
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Lot 21 - Yungaburra Waterfront Development

Lot 21 Waterfront Terrace, Yungaburra QLD 4884
701 m²
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Exceptional Vacant Lots Options in the Village!

Lot 3-9/3 Penda Street, Yungaburra QLD 4884
3714 m²
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