Yelarbon, QLD 4388 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Yelarbon is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4388, home to 313 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Goondiwindi local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 261 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 313
- Median age
- 48 years
- Median household income
- $954 /week
- Median personal income
- $487 /week
- Median family income
- $1,149 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Goondiwindi
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Darling Downs - Maranoa
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Maranoa
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $650
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Yelarbon State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 7 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 91.3% of the 264 resolvable premises in Yelarbon. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.
- Fixed Wireless: 91.3%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 8.7%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 1,332 across the Goondiwindi LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 472 theft, 252 drug offences, 249 break-ins.
Other suburbs in Goondiwindi
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Yelarbon?
Yelarbon (QLD 4388) had 313 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 48. It sits within the Goondiwindi local government area.
What is the median rent in Yelarbon?
The median advertised rent in Yelarbon is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Yelarbon?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Yelarbon covering government sectors. Nearest include: Yelarbon State School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Yelarbon?
Yelarbon is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (91.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Yelarbon?
Across the surrounding area, 1,332 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (472), drug offences (252), break-ins (249). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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