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Yamanto is a residential suburb on the outskirts of Ipswich with a suburban, family-oriented character and pockets of open country on the fringe. Streets are mostly low-density with a mix of established single-level homes and newer brick dwellings, and a compact shopping precinct, parks and sporting fields meet everyday needs. The community of 4,971 people has a median age of 35 and is weighted towards couple families; most homes are owner-occupied (68.6%), with about 31.4% rented.

The suburb appeals to families and commuters who value a quieter neighbourhood while keeping easy road and public transport links into Ipswich and the broader Brisbane corridor. There are a number of planned or under-way projects affecting local travel and services, including transport corridor planning, expanded bus services such as a Ripley–Yamanto route, a nearby hospital expansion, recent court works at Stallard Park and utility planning for a wastewater upgrade near Royce Woods Park.

At about $915,000, the median house price in Yamanto works out to roughly 9.1 times a typical local household's annual income at the last Census (based on $1,925 a week). That places buying a house well above local incomes as recorded at the last Census.

A median house rent of about $600 a week would take around 31.2% of a typical local household's weekly income at the last Census, a sizeable share. On these figures, renting looks less stretched against local incomes than buying, but whether that feels expensive depends on your own circumstances.

Everyone's financial situation is different, so it's important to consider your own circumstances when deciding which suburb is right for you.

Over the past 12 months house values in Yamanto climbed 20.9%, a strong rise in what houses are worth. Over the same period house rents edged up 1.2%, so capital growth has been the stronger performer this year while rental income moved only slightly; if rental income is your priority, the rent figure is the one that matters. Whether that pattern suits your goals depends on what you're seeking from an investment in Yamanto.

This information has been prepared without taking your objectives, needs and overall financial situation into account. It is not meant to be a substitute for professional financial advice. For this reason, you should consider the appropriateness of the information and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.