Wattle Camp QLD 4615
Wattle Camp sits 217 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 2 hours 55 minutes by car. Census data records 543 residents with a median age of 52 and a median household income of $45,604 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality grew 5.0% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $235 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $812. Wattle Camp is characterised by high crime risk. Walkability is low.
Is Wattle Camp a good place to live?
Wattle Camp scores a D (12/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on transit and community.
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 217.4 km · 175 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $502K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 37/100 · Crime 67/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 1/10 · median age 52 · 543 residents
Liveability Rating
12 / 100 · Ranked #1070 in QLDEach bar is Wattle Camp'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 Wattle Camp?
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Our score
12 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Wattle Camp sits at $502,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only eight sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
Houses
$502,500
Based on only 8 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 60 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Land
$260,750
Based on only 8 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Typically sold in 35 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Wattle Camp are currently listed at around $666,000 on average. Based on 4 houses listed in the past six months.
$666K
4 houses listed in the last 6 months.
4 of the suburb's 195 dwellings (2.1%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Is Wattle Camp safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Wattle Camp sits in the moderate band, with 23 incidents recorded in 2025 — up about 10% on the prior year.
23 offences
9.5% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20247 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 locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
Walkability
Wattle Camp is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Wattle Camp.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 292
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
South Burnett: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Wattle Camp is home to 543 residents, with a median age of 52 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $46,000 a year, with unemployment at 12.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
543
Median Age
52
Median Household Income
$45,604/yr
Census Median Rent
$235/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$812/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$23,556/yr
Unemployment Rate
12.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
19.0%
Total Dwellings
195
Owner-Occupier Rate
91.5%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
26.8%
Mortgage Stress
21.4%
Work From Home
7.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 74.2%
- English Spoken at Home
- 83.4%
- Employment Rate
- 29.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 19.0%
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.
0 residents (0.0%) 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.
12.9% of residents (68) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (64).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 528 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,401 a year through South Burnett based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: South Burnett
In the year to August 2026, 198 new dwellings were approved across South Burnett. That mix is 160 houses and 38 units. Approvals are down 17.9% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Wakka Wakka People #3 - Part A & B.
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.
Setting
- Elevation
- 368 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
Elevation is the ground at the locality 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.
EV adoption
In postcode 4615, 9 of 7,251 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.1% (79 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.2%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4615, 2,220 rooftop-solar systems totalling 12.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 3,326 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 137 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
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 $502,500 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 Littleproud Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Littleproud | 26.0% | 74.0% | -1.8 |
| 2022 | David Littleproud | 27.9% | 72.1% | -3.3 |
| 2019 | David Littleproud | 24.6% | 75.4% | +7.9 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Deb Frecklington Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Deb Frecklington LNP | 72.9% |
| 2020 | Deb Frecklington LNP | 62.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Wattle Camp?
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Wattle Camp
Is Wattle Camp a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Wattle Camp is moderate (67/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Wattle Camp?
Wattle Camp has a low recorded bushfire history (37/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Wattle Camp a good place to live?
Wattle Camp has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of D (12/100), 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 Wattle Camp?
Wattle Camp, QLD had a population of 543 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Wattle Camp, QLD?
The postcode for Wattle Camp, QLD is 4615.
How far is Wattle Camp from Brisbane?
Wattle Camp is 217 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 175 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Wattle Camp?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Wattle Camp was $45,604 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 Wattle Camp?
There are too few current rental listings in Wattle Camp for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $235, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Wattle Camp?
The median age of residents in Wattle Camp was 52 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Wattle Camp at risk of bushfire?
Wattle Camp has a low recorded bushfire history (37/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Wattle Camp?
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 Wattle Camp belong to?
Wattle Camp sits within the South Burnett local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Wattle Camp?
The average residential rates bill through South Burnett is $1,401 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Wattle Camp?
Across South Burnett, 198 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 17.9% 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 Wattle Camp in?
Wattle Camp sits within the federal Division of Maranoa, currently held by David Littleproud (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
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- 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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