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Yabulu, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Yabulu is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 718. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
718 Population 2/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
67.0 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$24,370 Median Income
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$24,370 median income, 5.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.0 / 5.0
$157,800 home value, $789/mo rent

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Full City Profile

People

Population718
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density2/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$24,370
Per Capita$24,370
Unemployment5.9%

Housing

B
Home Value$157,800
Rent$789
Ownership81.4%
Housing Units287

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain67.0 in/yr
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population718
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates-19.2010°, 146.5888°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation67.0 inches (1,702 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$24,370
Median Age43.0 years

About Yabulu

Yabulu is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 718. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.0 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Yabulu has a population of 718 with a density of 2 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age is 43.0 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

718
Total Population
2
People / sq mi
43.0yrs
Median Age
11% above Australia avg
300.7mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yabulu vs Australia Average

The median household income in Yabulu is $24,370, which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,370 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $469, 67% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 5.9% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 68 business establishments.

Income: Yabulu vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$24,370
68% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$24,370
Avg Weekly Wage$469

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.9%
64% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)68

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yabulu is $157,800, 44% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $789 (32% below the national average of $1,163). 81.4% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 287 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,800
44% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$789
32% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership81.4%
Owner-Occupied81.4%
Renter-Occupied18.6%
Housing Units287

Property Tax

Climate in Yabulu

Yabulu has an average annual temperature of 24.8°C (77°F). The hottest month is Jan (28.3°C), the coldest is Jul (19.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1080 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 28.3°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.9° 254.3
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.7° 325.7
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.3° 149.9
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 21.1° / 30.2° 53.9
May 23.1°C / 74°F 18° / 28.2° 25.9
Jun 20.8°C / 69°F 15.3° / 26.2° 16.6
Jul 19.8°C / 68°F 14° / 25.7° 13.6
Aug 20.6°C / 69°F 14.8° / 26.5° 19.9
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.4° 9.7
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 21.1° / 29.8° 24.1
Nov 27°C / 81°F 23.1° / 31° 60.5
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 24.5° / 31.9° 125.6
Yabulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 323 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above Australia avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area300.7 sq mi (778.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates-19.2010°N, 146.5888°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.0"
76% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 11.97"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Mar 1, 2025.

Aug 11, 2003 65 km ENE of Palm Island, Australia M4.8 101 km
Mar 1, 2025 0 km SE of Kelso, Australia M4.1 26 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 214 km
2011 Yasi Category 4 154 km
2010 Ului Category 1 215 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 274 km
2006 Larry Category 4 189 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 165 km
1991 Joy Category 2 257 km
1989 Aivu Category 4 93 km
1986 Winifred Category 2 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 9.9 in
February 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
April 76°F (25°C) 3.0 in
May 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
June 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
October 76°F (25°C) 1.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in

Yabulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 66°F in July to 81°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with February being the wettest month (12.0") and July the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Yabulu

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Triple-M 102.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Rock Sports and Comedy 20220701 classic rock, comedy AAC 130 kbps
hit 103.1MHz FM Townsville QLD hitNETWORK Hits and Old Skool 20220701 local radio, news AAC 130 kbps
Big Hits Radio QLD Townsville North Queensland 20220701 ballad, classic rock MP3 320 kbps
Power100 100.7MHz FM Townsville QLD First in Local News and Music 20220701 classic rock, local radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Star 106.3MHz FM Townsville QLD Todays Best Music 20220701 classic rock, contemporary AAC+ 64 kbps
4K1G 107.1FM TATSICM Indigenous Community Radio Townsville classic rock, comedy MP3 128 kbps
ABC Local Radio 630 North Queensland 20230609 local, news AAC 94 kbps

Museums in Yabulu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Army Museum of North Queensland
Museum of Tropical Queensland
RAAF Townsville Aviation Heritage Centre
The Maritime Museum of Townsville
Townsville Museum

Libraries in Yabulu

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Citylibraries Aitkenvale0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Flinders Street0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Citylibraries Riverway0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0
Eddie Koiki Mabo Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Yabulu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Willows Rotary Markets

Breweries in Yabulu

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Tiny Mountain Brewery
Tiny Mountain Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Yabulu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Yabulu

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Townsville Airport / RAAF Base TownsvilleTSVMedium Airport
Ace Aerodrome Starke FieldSmall Airport
Ayr AirportAYRSmall Airport
Battery Downs AirportSmall Airport
Bening Field AirportSmall Airport
Bluewater park AirstripSmall Airport
Donnington AirparkSmall Airport
Ingham AirportIGHSmall Airport
Lavarack (Military) AirportSmall Airport
Palm Island AirportPMKSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Yabulu

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Eastbrooke Family Clinic Townsville

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yabulu

What is the population of Yabulu?

Yabulu has a population of 718 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 300.7 square miles. The median age of residents is 43.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yabulu expensive to live in?

The median household income is $24,370, 68% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $157,800 (44% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $789 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 6.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Yabulu?

Yabulu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 323 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.0 inches.

How is the job market in Yabulu?

The unemployment rate in Yabulu is 5.9%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $469. There are 68 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yabulu?

The median home value in Yabulu is $157,800. For renters, the median monthly rent is $789. The homeownership rate is 81.4%.

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