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Queensland · Postcode 4878
Yorkeys Knob postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 1403 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Yorkeys Knob at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Yorkeys Knob vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Yorkeys Knob | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,234 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $310 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,357 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 46 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 3/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Yorkeys Knob is a locality 1403 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4878. It falls within the Cairns region. The local government area is Cairns.
According to the 2021 Census, Yorkeys Knob has a population of 2,794 with a median age of 46. The median weekly household income is $1,234, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 6.2%. The Indigenous population is 173 (6.2% of residents).
Housing in Yorkeys Knob includes a median weekly rent of $310, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,357, with 1,283 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Rental properties account for 47.3% of dwellings.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Yorkeys Knob scores in decile 3 out of 10, which is below the national average.
Yorkeys Knob is served by Yorkeys Knob State School.
Yorkeys Knob is part of the Cairns - North statistical area in Queensland.
Yorkeys Knob details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4878 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 2,794 |
| Median Age | 46 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,234/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $781/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $310 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,357 |
| Average Household Size | 2 persons |
| Area | 11.3 km² |
| Population Density | 247/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,283 |
| Australian Citizens | 83.6% |
| Indigenous Population | 173 (6.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 3/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -16.812 |
| Longitude | 145.721 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 1403 km |
| Region (SA4) | Cairns |
| Area (SA3) | Cairns - North |
| Local Government | Cairns |
| Federal Electorate | Leichhardt |
| State Electorate | Barron River |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 382 (13.7%) |
| 15–24 years | 241 (8.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 701 (25.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 871 (31.2%) |
| 65+ years | 596 (21.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 267 (9.6%) |
| Asthma | 203 (7.3%) |
| Diabetes | 116 (4.2%) |
| Heart Disease | 94 (3.4%) |
| Cancer | 94 (3.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 69 (2.5%) |
| Dementia | 14 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 68 (5.4%) |
| 1 vehicle | 642 (50.9%) |
| 2 vehicles | 399 (31.6%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 153 (12.1%) |
Schools in Yorkeys Knob
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Yorkeys Knob. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Yorkeys Knob
Same Postcode (4878)
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.