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Yorkeys Knob QLD — Suburb Profile

Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for Yorkeys Knob, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.

The population of Yorkeys Knob QLD is 2,794 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Yorkeys Knob is $781 per week ($40,612 per year). Median rent in Yorkeys Knob is $310 per week ($1,343 per month). Yorkeys Knob has a median age of 46 years, older than the national median of 38. Yorkeys Knob has a population density of 246.7 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Yorkeys Knob is England. The most common religion is No Religion (53% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Other. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yorkeys Knob is $1,357.

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Yorkeys Knob Population

residents (Census 2021)

Yorkeys Knob Median Income & Rent

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Median Income

$781/wk

$40,612 per year

#3921 of 14,663

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Median Rent

$310/wk

$1,343 per month

#4328 of 14,663

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Median Age

46years

8 years older than national median

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Mortgage

$1,357/mo

Avg household size: 2 · 0.8 per bedroom

Yorkeys Knob Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.2% (1,345) Female 51.8% (1,445)

Population Density

246.7

people per km²

2,794 people · 11.3 km²

Households

Avg household size

0.8

Persons per bedroom

$1,648

Family income/wk

Yorkeys Knob Age Distribution

0-4

5-9

10-14

15-19

20-24

25-29

30-34

35-39

40-44

45-49

50-54

55-59

60-64

65-69

70-74

75-79

80-84

85+

♂ Male ♀ Female

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Yorkeys Knob Housing Tenure

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Owned outright

49.2% 323 dwellings

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Owned with mortgage

50.8% 334 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)

Yorkeys Knob Country of Birth

Australia

88.7%

England

8.6%

Canada

1.0%

France

0.8%

Germany

0.4%

India

0.3%

Iran

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Religion

No Religion

52.5%

Catholic

16.6%

Not stated

11.4%

Anglican

10.1%

Christinty Prsbytrin Refrmd

2.9%

Uniting Church

2.8%

Christian (other)

2.4%

Buddhism

1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent

62.1%

Year 10 or equivalent

24.5%

Year 11 or equivalent

9.9%

Year 9 or equivalent

3.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Languages Spoken at Home

Other

45.8%

Australian Indigenous

12.0%

German

10.8%

French

9.6%

Italian

6.0%

Japan

6.0%

Afrikaans

4.8%

IAL Punjabi

4.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Employment

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Employed full-time

33.8% 715 people

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Employed part-time

25.8% 545 people

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Unemployed

4.0% 84 people

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Not in labour force

36.4% 769 people

Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Qualifications

Certificate III/IV

40.1%

Bachelor Degree

27.0%

Advanced Diploma/Diploma

20.0%

Postgraduate Degree

6.3%

Graduate Diploma/Certificate

4.2%

Certificate I/II

2.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Occupation

Professionals

27.6%

Community & Personal Service

17.0%

Technicians & Trade Workers

16.8%

Managers

11.1%

Clerical & Administrative

9.6%

Labourers

7.7%

Sales Workers

6.3%

Machinery Operators & Drivers

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation

Yorkeys Knob Field of Study

Engineering

16.8%

Society & Culture

15.4%

Health

14.9%

Management & Commerce

14.6%

Education

10.1%

Food, Hospitality & Personal Services

9.4%

Architecture & Building

6.7%

Creative Arts

3.8%

Agriculture & Environment

3.6%

Natural & Physical Sciences

3.6%

Information Technology

1.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Dwelling Types

Separate house

49.5%

Semi-detached (2+ storey)

35.5%

Semi-detached (1 storey)

15.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk

2.4%

$1-$149/wk

0.5%

$150-$299/wk

1.5%

$300-$399/wk

3.8%

$400-$499/wk

6.6%

$500-$649/wk

8.6%

$650-$799/wk

7.2%

$800-$999/wk

10.1%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

9.2%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.6%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

7.5%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

6.2%

$2,000-$2,499/wk

11.3%

$2,500-$2,999/wk

5.8%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

4.1%

$3,500-$3,999/wk

2.2%

$4,000+/wk

4.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Marital Status

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Married

31.4% 754

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Separated

5.5% 131

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Divorced

17.8% 428

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Widowed

4.6% 110

👤

Never married

40.8% 980

Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Ancestry

English

31.5%

Australian

24.1%

Other

10.1%

Irish

10.1%

Scottish

9.4%

German

4.5%

Aboriginal Australianralian

3.4%

Italian

2.2%

Dutch

1.5%

French

1.2%

Filipino

1.1%

New Zealander

0.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL

Yorkeys Knob School & University Attendance

Primary — Government

37.7%

Secondary — Government

25.7%

Vocational Education

16.9%

Pre-school

6.2%

Secondary — Catholic

6.0%

Primary — Catholic

5.7%

Secondary — Other Non-Govt

1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Need for Assistance

♿

Needs assistance

5.2% 268

✅

No need for assistance

94.8% 4,841

Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Volunteering

🤝

Volunteer

14.1% 309

—

Not a volunteer

85.9% 1,886

Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo

4.2%

$300-$449/mo

2.2%

$450-$599/mo

4.8%

$600-$799/mo

8.0%

$800-$999/mo

9.6%

$1,000-$1,399/mo

22.1%

$1,400-$1,799/mo

22.8%

$1,800-$2,399/mo

19.6%

$2,400-$2,999/mo

3.5%

$3,000-$3,999/mo

3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Yorkeys Knob How People Get to Work

Car (driver)

68.7%

Did not go to work

20.8%

Car (passenger)

3.2%

Walked only

2.8%

Other

1.3%

Motorbike/Scooter

0.9%

Bus

0.8%

Truck

0.7%

Bicycle

0.5%

Taxi/Rideshare

0.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Car Ownership

0 vehicles

5.4%

1 vehicle

50.9%

2 vehicles

31.6%

3 vehicles

8.2%

4+ vehicles

3.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom

5.3%

2 bedrooms

51.6%

3 bedrooms

29.7%

4 bedrooms

11.3%

5 bedrooms

1.7%

6+ bedrooms

0.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Population Mobility

21.8%

moved in the last year

54.1%

moved in the last 5 years

6.2%

unemployment rate (Census)

59.4%

labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Indigenous Population

6.6%

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

339

Indigenous residents

4,783

Non-Indigenous residents

Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health

248

Arthritis

114

Asthma

Diabetes

Lung condition

Heart disease

Cancer

Stroke

Kidney disease

Dementia

Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk

7.2%

$1-$149/wk

3.1%

$150-$299/wk

5.2%

$300-$399/wk

4.3%

$400-$499/wk

5.1%

$500-$649/wk

6.1%

$650-$799/wk

10.3%

$800-$999/wk

14.7%

$1,000-$1,249/wk

13.4%

$1,250-$1,499/wk

8.4%

$1,500-$1,749/wk

8.2%

$1,750-$1,999/wk

5.3%

$2,000-$2,999/wk

6.5%

$3,000-$3,499/wk

0.6%

$3,500+/wk

1.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Family Structure

Couple — no children

39.5%

Couple — children under 15

26.9%

One parent — children under 15

16.6%

Couple — no children under 15

9.6%

One parent — no children under 15

7.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Military Service

🎖️

Current ADF — Regular

0.7% 16

🏅

Previously served

4.5% 98

👤

Never served

94.8% 2,077

Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Unpaid Carers

🤲

Provided unpaid assistance

11.1% 242

—

Did not provide

88.9% 1,947

Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Children Ever Born

No children

37.8%

1 child

15.6%

2 children

27.1%

3 children

12.8%

4 children

5.4%

5+ children

1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL

Yorkeys Knob When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951

1951–1960

1961–1970

1971–1980

1981–1990

117

1991–2000

2001–2010

126

2011–2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours

22.1%

5–14 hours

33.0%

15–29 hours

12.1%

30+ hours

7.6%

Did not do domestic work

25.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Household Size

1 person

40.4%

2 persons

38.3%

3 persons

11.1%

4 persons

7.1%

5 persons

2.4%

6+ persons

0.7%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Where Residents Moved From

Same address

1,991

Moved from QLD

318

Moved — same area (SA2)

100

Moved from VIC

Moved from NSW

Moved from overseas

Moved from WA

Moved from SA

Moved from NT

Moved from ACT

Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Family Blending

Intact family — no other children

76.4%

Step family — no other children

12.4%

Blended family — no other children

5.6%

Other couple — children only

3.4%

Step family — other children present

2.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL

Yorkeys Knob Schools

schools nearby

government

1021

avg ICSEA score

3,193

total students

Holy Cross School Catholic

Primary · Prep-6 · 572 students

1058

ICSEA

Newman Catholic College Catholic

Secondary · 7-10 · 625 students

1046

ICSEA

Caravonica State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 540 students

1020

ICSEA

Yorkeys Knob State School Government

Primary · Prep-6 · 321 students

998

ICSEA

Tropical North Learning Academy - Smithfield State High School Government

Secondary · 7-12 · 1,135 students

983

ICSEA

Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Yorkeys Knob Rent Prices & Affordability

25%

of income

Moderate

Household Income $1,234/wk

Median Rent $310/wk

Rent-to-Income 25.1%

Rent is between 25–35% of household income — moderate housing costs.

If you earn X in Yorkeys Knob

Your weekly income

≈ $5,347/month

Median rent $310/wk

Left after rent $924/wk

Rent share 25.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yorkeys Knob

What is the population of Yorkeys Knob QLD?

The population of Yorkeys Knob QLD is 2,794 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 246.7 people per km².Yorkeys Knob is ranked #2,531 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Yorkeys Knob?

The median personal income in Yorkeys Knob QLD is $781 per week, or $40,612 per year.The median household income is $1,234 per week.Family income is $1,648 per week.Yorkeys Knob is ranked #3,921 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Yorkeys Knob?

Median rent in Yorkeys Knob QLD is $310 per week ($1,343 per month).Rent represents 25.1% of household income, which is considered moderate.Yorkeys Knob ranks #4,328 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Yorkeys Knob?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Yorkeys Knob QLD is $1,357. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Yorkeys Knob?

The median age in Yorkeys Knob QLD is 46 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Yorkeys Knob a good suburb to live in?

Yorkeys Knob is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 2,794.The median income is $781/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as moderate (25.1% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 33223. All dollar figures in AUD.