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Yengarie

QLD 4650 • Queensland

615
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.23 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-Friendly
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About Yengarie

Yengarie is a small rural locality in the Wide Bay region of Queensland, situated approximately 10 kilometres south of Maryborough along the Mary River floodplain. With a population of around 615 people spread across 27 square kilometres, Yengarie is a semi-rural residential and agricultural community within the Fraser Coast Regional Council area. The locality is characterised by flat river country, small acreage properties, and farming land typical of the Mary River valley.

The lifestyle in Yengarie is quiet and country in character, with residents largely dependent on Maryborough for shopping, healthcare, and education. The nearby Mary River offers fishing and recreational access, and the wider Fraser Coast region provides attractions including the World Heritage-listed Fraser Island (K'gari) and the heritage city of Maryborough. Yengarie suits those looking for affordable rural living within commuting distance of Maryborough's services and the broader Fraser Coast.

Yengarie falls under postcode 4650 and is governed by the Fraser Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hinkler, while state elections fall under the Maryborough electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4650
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Fraser Coast
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Maryborough
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.64°, 152.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.23 km²
Population Density
23 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4650

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4650, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,237
Median 2023–24
$49,084
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,569

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4650; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maryborough West Station
12 km
N/A — drive required

Bus Services

  • Local school and community bus services — Maryborough ~20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
~3.5 hrs from Maryborough West Station to Brisbane Roma Street
By Car (Peak)
3-3.5 hrs via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5-3 hrs

🛣️ Car essential within Yengarie; drive to Maryborough West station for Queensland Rail services to Brisbane

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; car required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
615
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Fraser Coast Local Government Area, which contains Yengarie. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
481 / 100k
2yr Down 53.5% 10yr Down 34.0%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Down 26.2% 10yr Up 144.4%
Non-FV assault
932 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 100.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
15.4 / 100k
2yr Down 21.1% 10yr Up 58.4%
Steal from vehicle
432.4 / 100k
2yr Down 32.4% 10yr Up 20.3%
View all offence categories for Fraser Coast →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Yengarie QLD? +

Yengarie is a rural locality approximately 10 km south of Maryborough in the Wide Bay region of Queensland, situated in the Fraser Coast Regional Council area along the Mary River.

What is the population of Yengarie? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of approximately 615 people in the Yengarie locality.

How far is Yengarie from Maryborough? +

Yengarie is approximately 10-12 kilometres south of Maryborough CBD, a drive of around 10-15 minutes.

What are the nearest schools to Yengarie? +

Yengarie students typically attend schools in Maryborough, including Maryborough State High School, Maryborough Central State School, and St Mary's Primary School, all within a short drive.

Is Yengarie a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Yengarie is part of the Fraser Coast LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.