Suburb Property Profile: Yaroomba, QLD 4573
Located approximately 116km north of Brisbane's CBD, Yaroomba sits within the Sunshine Coast Region, just a few kilometres south of Coolum Beach's main street. The suburb began life in 1953 as a housing estate named Coronation Beach, in honour of Queen Elizabeth II's coronation, before being renamed Yaroomba in 1961 — thought to derive from an Aboriginal word describing the sound of surf on the beach. Framed by Point Arkwright to the north and Mount Coolum just beyond its southern border, Yaroomba is a genuine coastal lifestyle destination. Here's our comprehensive guide to the area.
Location Demographics
The population of Yaroomba sits at 2,043 according to the 2021 Census, up 25.9% from 1,623 in 2016. The median age is 42, and households are primarily couples with children, with people typically working in professional occupations and a strong owner-occupier rate of 74.8%. Median household income sits at $2,262 per week, reflecting the suburb's appeal to affluent families and sea-change residents.
Travel & Infrastructure
Yaroomba doesn't have a train station; residents typically drive, with the Sunshine Coast's broader road network connecting the suburb to Coolum Beach's shops and cafés just a few kilometres north.
Shopping
Yaroomba has no shopping centre of its own; residents rely on nearby Coolum Beach's main street, which offers a full range of local shops, cafés and everyday services just minutes away.
Schools & Recreation
Yaroomba residents typically draw on schools in neighbouring Coolum Beach and the wider Sunshine Coast, given the suburb's small, low-density residential footprint.
Local Amenities
Yaroomba Beach is a long, wide stretch of sand, though it can be risky for swimming due to wild waves and ocean sweeps — worth keeping in mind for families with young children. The suburb is home to the Hyatt Coolum resort (formerly Palmer Coolum Resort) and hosts Australia's popular PGA Golf Championships, giving it a genuine drawcard beyond its beach. Around 40.2% of Yaroomba's total land area is parkland, spread across 9 parks — an exceptionally high ratio reflecting the suburb's spacious, resort-style character, with Mount Coolum's walking trails also just beyond the southern border.
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