Walkervale QLD 4670
Walkervale sits 358 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 4 hours 10 minutes by car. Census data records 2,981 residents with a median age of 37 and a median household income of $59,852 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $275 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,083. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the suburb boundary, and walkability is high.
Is Walkervale a good suburb?
Walkervale scores a C (44/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on transit, weaker on community.
Mixed results
1 school
Very walkable
Walkability 83/100 · 357.7 km · 249 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $581K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 68/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 37 · 2,981 residents
Liveability Rating
44 / 100 · Ranked #652 in QLDEach bar is Walkervale's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
How do you rate the liveability in Walkervale?
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Our score
44 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataWalkervale's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $581,000, roughly 15% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$581,250
3% below its 5 neighbours (median $601,500)
Based on 142 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 37 days — median across 28 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 23 sales $480K
- 3 bed 83 sales $578K
- 4 bed 25 sales $640K
- 5 bed 7 sales $625K
Land
$540,000
Based on only 3 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Walkervale are currently listed at around $600,000 on average. Based on 21 houses listed in the past six months.
$600K
21 houses listed in the last 6 months.
21 of the suburb's 1,158 dwellings (1.8%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Walkervale rent for around $560 a week on average, based on 11 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$560/wk
8% below its 4 neighbours (median $610/wk)
11 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
13 rentals advertised against an estimated 390 rented homes (3.3%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $580/wk
- 11 bonds
- +67% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025113 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 27% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4670.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$560/week ($29,000 a year) on a $600,000 median
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Walkervale safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Walkervale sits in the moderate band, with 72 incidents recorded in 2025 — up about 9% on the prior year.
72 offences
9.1% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–202422 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serve Walkervale, and performance is broadly on par with peer-suburb schools.
- • 350 students in one school (avg 350)
Primary
Walkability
Walkervale is very walkable on foot — at 83/100, most daily errands can be done on foot.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Walkervale.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 4.5 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 11.3 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 5.2 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 8.7 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Walkervale.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 31%
- Premises covered
- 1,407
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Bundaberg: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 9 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 2 different deciles — a narrow range, so the average describes the suburb closely.
Walkervale is home to about 3,000 residents, with a median age of 37, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $60,000 a year, with unemployment at 9.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
2,981
Median Age
37
Median Household Income
$59,852/yr
Census Median Rent
$275/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,083/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$31,928/yr
Unemployment Rate
9.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
8.5%
Total Dwellings
1,158
Owner-Occupier Rate
66.3%
Houses
92.5%
Rental Stress
23.9%
Mortgage Stress
21.7%
Work From Home
4.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
17 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 15 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 378 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 84.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 89.9%
- Employment Rate
- 51.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 31.0%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
50 residents (1.7%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
3.2% of residents (91) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (62).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 2,819 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
1% of employed residents work in a capital's city centre (7 of 1,224).
City centre: the ABS area around each capital's CBD, such as Sydney Inner City or Perth City (which takes in Subiaco and Leederville). 2021 Census place of work.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,773 a year through Bundaberg based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Bundaberg
In the year to August 2026, 997 new dwellings were approved across Bundaberg. That mix is 830 houses and 167 units. Approvals are down 44.7% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Bailai, Gurang, Gooreng Gooreng, Taribelang Bunda People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Air Quality
This station does not measure fine particles (PM2.5).
PM10 averaged 9.1 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0.
From the Bundaberg (Wide Bay-Burnett) monitoring station, 3.2 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Bundaberg Aero, 4.5 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 19 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 12.4 km
- Annual rainfall
- 969 mm
- 75 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.7°C
- 1 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 11.2°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
6 facilities within 5 km- 2.8 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · n-Hexane · Toluene (methylbenzene)
- 3.1 km
- 3.3 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Toluene (methylbenzene) · Xylenes (individual or mixed isomers)
- 3.3 kmSpirit ManufacturingTop reported: Ethanol · Total Volatile Organic Compounds
- 3.6 kmPetroleum Product WholesalingTop reported: Total Volatile Organic Compounds · Toluene (methylbenzene) · Ethylbenzene
EV adoption
In postcode 4670, 242 of 74,041 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.8% (1,336 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4670, 24,659 rooftop-solar systems totalling 152.8 MW have been installed since 2001, against 35,774 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 1,424 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
1 mortgage broker is registered in this suburb, 15 across postcode 4670.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $581,250 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by David Batt Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Batt | 43.7% | 56.3% | +3.8 |
| 2022 | Keith Pitt | 39.9% | 60.1% | -4.4 |
| 2019 | Keith Pitt | 35.5% | 64.5% | +6.1 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Tom Smith Australian Labor Party (State of Queensland)
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tom Smith ALP | 51.5% |
| 2020 | Tom Smith ALP | 50.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
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Featured in
- #1 in Bundaberg suburbs with the largest non-religious population
- #2 in Best Bundaberg suburbs for first-home buyers (houses)
- #2 in Highest-yielding Bundaberg suburbs (houses)
- #3 in Most walkable suburbs in Bundaberg
- #3 in Sportiest Bundaberg suburbs
- #4 in Bundaberg suburbs where 3-bedroom house rents rose most
- #4 in Bundaberg suburbs with the best public transport
- #5 in Bundaberg suburbs where young families live
- #5 in Bundaberg suburbs that suit young professionals
- #6 in Bundaberg suburbs with the biggest house blocks
- #8 in Bundaberg's highest-income suburbs
- #9 in Bundaberg suburbs with the most apartments
- #10 in The most liveable suburbs in Bundaberg
- #10 in Bundaberg's most owner-occupied suburbs
- #12 in Bundaberg suburbs with the most parkland nearby
- #13 in Bundaberg suburbs with the deepest rental markets
- #14 in Best Bundaberg suburbs to rent in
- #14 in Bundaberg suburbs where the most homes are owned outright
- #15 in Bundaberg's most educated suburbs
- #15 in Bundaberg suburbs with the best NBN connectivity
- #15 in The safest suburbs in Bundaberg
- #15 in Bundaberg suburbs where seniors live
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Common questions about Walkervale
Is Walkervale a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Walkervale is moderate (68/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Walkervale?
Walkervale has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Walkervale a good place to live?
Walkervale has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (44/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Walkervale?
Walkervale, QLD had a population of 2,981 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Walkervale, QLD?
The postcode for Walkervale, QLD is 4670.
How far is Walkervale from Brisbane?
Walkervale is 358 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 249 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Walkervale?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Walkervale was $59,852 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Walkervale?
The median advertised rent in Walkervale is $560 a week for houses (11 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Walkervale?
The median age of residents in Walkervale was 37 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Walkervale?
There is 1 school inside the Walkervale boundary: 1 at similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Walkervale walkable?
Walkervale scores 83/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very walkable. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Walkervale?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Walkervale, Bundaberg Aero (4.5 km away), summer days average 30.7°C, winter nights 11.2°C, 969 mm of rain a year over 75 rainy days, and 1 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Walkervale?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Walkervale belong to?
Walkervale sits within the Bundaberg local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Walkervale?
The average residential rates bill through Bundaberg is $1,773 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Walkervale?
Across Bundaberg, 997 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 44.7% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Walkervale in?
Walkervale sits within the federal Division of Hinkler, currently held by David Batt (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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