Yungaburra
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for 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 sale price
$780k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
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per week
Gross rental yield
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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.
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
Recent results
Recently sold in Yungaburra
$355k
11 Walnut Close
Sold ~July 2026
$385k
Lot 38 Waterfront Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$350k
Lot 44 Waterfront Terrace
Sold ~July 2026
$370k
Lot 176 Lakeshore Court
Sold ~July 2026
$640k
42 Tinaburra Drive
Sold ~June 2026
$295k
Lot 35 Morgan Close
Sold ~June 2026
$295k
25 Waterfront Terrace
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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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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