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Yeppoon, Australia

Queensland · Australia

Yeppoon is a small city in Queensland, Australia with a population of 7,037. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,037 Population 24/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
36.8 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$22,680 Median Income
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Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,680 median income, 6.1% unemployment
C
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

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About Yeppoon

Yeppoon

Yeppoon is a coastal town and locality in the Shire of Livingstone, Queensland, Australia, situated on the traditional lands of the Darumbal people, who are the Indigenous custodians and Native Title holders of the Rockhampton and Capricorn Coast region. The town name "Yeppoon" derives from a Darumbal word yappun, meaning "place where the waters meet". Yeppoon is renowned for its beaches, tropical climate, and the islands out on the bay. Located 41 kilometres (25 mi) from the city of Rockhampton, Yeppoon is the seat of the Shire of Livingstone and the principal town on the Capricorn Coast, a string of seaside communities stretching more than 150 kilometres (93 mi) from north to south. The beaches and shallow coves provide a destination both for tourists and retirees settling down in Central Queensland. Offshore, there are 27 islands including Great Keppel Island which is 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Yeppoon. In the 2021 census, the locality of Yeppoon had a population of 7,037 people; this does not include any neighbouring suburbs.

People

Population7,037
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density24/mi²

Economy

C+
Median Income$22,680
Per Capita$22,680
Unemployment6.1%

Housing

C
Home Value$169,000
Rent$845
Ownership64.3%
Housing Units2,815

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days340/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population7,037
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates-23.1268°, 150.7441°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation36.8 inches (934 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$22,680
Median Age47.0 years

About Yeppoon

Yeppoon is a small city in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 7,037. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.8 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

Yeppoon has a population of 7,037 with a density of 24 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

7,037
Total Population
24
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above Australia avg
292.3mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

Yeppoon vs Australia Average

The median household income in Yeppoon is $22,680, which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,680 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $436, 70% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 6.1% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 669 business establishments.

Income: Yeppoon vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$22,680
70% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$22,680
Avg Weekly Wage$436

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.1%
69% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)669

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in Yeppoon is $169,000, 40% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below the national average of $1,163). 64.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 2,815 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, making homeownership a significant financial stretch for most families.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$169,000
40% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership64.3%
Owner-Occupied64.3%
Renter-Occupied35.7%
Housing Units2,815

Property Tax

Climate in Yeppoon

Yeppoon has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Jan (26.8°C), the coldest is Jul (16.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1057 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 24.1° / 29.5° 123.6
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 23.8° / 29.4° 221.5
Mar 25.4°C / 78°F 22.5° / 28.4° 196.1
Apr 23.3°C / 74°F 19.9° / 26.7° 67.3
May 20°C / 68°F 16° / 24.1° 62.4
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 13.7° / 22° 52.9
Jul 16.7°C / 62°F 11.9° / 21.5° 32.2
Aug 17.6°C / 64°F 12.8° / 22.3° 31.3
Sep 20.2°C / 68°F 16.1° / 24.3° 41.0
Oct 22.6°C / 73°F 19.1° / 26.2° 48.2
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 21.7° / 27.6° 70.4
Dec 26°C / 79°F 23.1° / 28.8° 109.7
Yeppoon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 340 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 36.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area292.3 sq mi (757.1 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates-23.1268°N, 150.7441°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.8"
3% below Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 6.85"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Nov 2, 1998.

Nov 2, 1998 138 km NE of Cooee Bay, Australia M4.3 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Marcia (2015).

Year Name Category Closest
2015 Marcia Category 4 32 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 220 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 92 km
1980 Simon Category 3 59 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.4 in
February 79°F (26°C) 6.9 in Warmest, Wettest
March 77°F (25°C) 5.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.7 in Coldest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in Driest
October 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in

Yeppoon has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 62°F in July to 79°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 40.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (6.9") and September the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Yeppoon

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Ursula's College
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Radio Stations near Yeppoon

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
hit 4ROK 107.9MHz FM Rockhampton Central Queensland classic hits, local radio AAC 130 kbps
ABC 837kHz AM Rockhampton QLD Central Queensland Local Radio 20231009 community, local radio AAC 94 kbps
4RO 990 AM Rockhampton music, news AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Yeppoon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archer Park Rail Museum
Rockhampton Heritage Village
Shell World

Libraries in Yeppoon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Building 100.0
Emu Park Library0.0
Presentation Learning & Information Centre (K Block)0.0
Rockhampton North Library0.0
Yeppoon Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Yeppoon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Doblo's Farmers' Market

Restaurants in Yeppoon

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Happy Sun
Keppel Bay Sailing Club
Megalomania
Thai Take-Away

Cafes in Yeppoon

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 63
Coffee Club
Flour
Lure Living
Ol'Coterie
Sandys Cafe

Cinemas in Yeppoon

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yeppoon Cinemas

Theatres in Yeppoon

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BallyGriffin Cultural Centre (L Block)

Banks in Yeppoon

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ANZ
BOQ
Commonwealth Bank
NAB
Westpac

Shopping Malls in Yeppoon

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Keppel Bay Plaza
Sands Arcade

Stadiums & Teams in Yeppoon

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Airports Near Yeppoon

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Gladstone AirportGLTMedium Airport
Rockhampton AirportROKMedium Airport
Emu Park Authorised Landing AreaSmall Airport
Great Keppel Is AirportGKLSmall Airport
Hedlow AirportSmall Airport
Old Station AirfieldSmall Airport
Samuel Hill Airfield ( Danger Zone RAAF Shoal water bay)Small Airport
The Glen AirfieldSmall Airport
The Plains Airfield Shoal water bay RAAFSmall Airport
Williamson AirportSmall Airport
Yeppoon AerodromeSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Yeppoon

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Binbi Yadubay

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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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 Yeppoon

What is the population of Yeppoon?

Yeppoon has a population of 7,037 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 292.3 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is Yeppoon expensive to live in?

The median household income is $22,680, 70% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $169,000 (40% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 7.5x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in Yeppoon?

Yeppoon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 340 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.8 inches.

How is the job market in Yeppoon?

The unemployment rate in Yeppoon is 6.1%, somewhat above the national average of 3.6%. Job seekers may face moderate competition. The average weekly wage is $436. There are 669 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in Yeppoon?

The median home value in Yeppoon is $169,000. For renters, the median monthly rent is $845. The homeownership rate is 64.3%.

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