Question 1

Is Yaroomba a nice place to live?

Accepted Answer

Yaroomba is a small beachside suburb on the Sunshine Coast, defined by a long sandy shore, coastal dunes and native scrub around a popular surf beach. Behind the beach the streets are low-rise and quiet, with a mix of original beach cottages, renovated family homes and small apartment buildings that attract holidaymakers, empty nesters and locals who prefer a calmer coastal lifestyle. Daily life centres on beach walks, surfing and informal coastal reserves, and a single coastal road gives straightforward access to nearby shops and the wider region.

The community of 2,043 people has a median age of 42 and a median total household income of $2,262 a week, about $117,600 a year. The family picture is strongly weighted towards couples, with couple families with children 48.2% and couple families without children 43.5%, and homes are largely owner-occupied (76.9% owned, 23.1% rented). There are no significant new infrastructure projects, only small local works such as Birrahl Park car park improvements, a Jenyor Street pathway, seating at the Geeribach Lane beach access and trail surface works on the Yaroomba to Coolum foreshore reserve. Whether that mix suits you depends on what you're after.

Question 2

Is it expensive to live in Yaroomba?

Accepted Answer

House rents in Yaroomba run to about $930 a week. Against a typical local household income of $2,262 a week as recorded at the most recent Census, that rent would take roughly 41.1% of income, which is a large share. If you are renting rather than buying, that rent share is the most relevant number to consider and whether it feels expensive depends on your own income and circumstances.

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

Question 3

Is Yaroomba a good place to invest?

Accepted Answer

For Yaroomba, the clearest information is on houses. Median house values climbed 9.4% over the past 12 months, a solid rise, while house rents increased 3.9% over the same period, a modest gain. Put another way, on the house side capital growth outpaced rental income this year, so which of those outcomes matters most will depend on your objectives and circumstances.

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.

	Houses	Units
Median price Past 3 months	N/A	N/A
Change in value Past 12 months	9.4%	N/A
Sold Past 3 months	4	N/A
Median days on market Past 12 months	60	N/A
Average rent Past 12 months	$930	N/A
Change in rent Past 12 months	3.9%	N/A

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