Wonga Beach QLD 4873
Wonga Beach is a town in Queensland, 1,791 km from Brisbane CBD, around 21 hours by car. Population is 1,042; the median age is 49 and the median household income is $49,608 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population grew 6.9% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $310 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. All 1 school within the town boundary rank above the state average, and walkability is low.
Is Wonga Beach a good town?
Wonga Beach scores a C (43/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — weaker on community.
Mixed results
1 school · 1 above peer schools
Some car dependence
Walkability 33/100 · 1791.4 km · 1259 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $528K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 41/100
Highly disadvantaged
SEIFA decile 2/10 · median age 49 · 1,042 residents
Liveability Rating
43 / 100 · Ranked #657 in QLDEach bar is Wonga Beach'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 Wonga Beach?
Local knowledge beats any dataset. Rate it and see what other residents think.
Our score
43 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
Residents say
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Median House Price
Public listings dataWonga Beach's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $528,000, 0.9% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$527,500
Based on 48 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 32 days — median across 19 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 2 bed 5 sales $525K
- 3 bed 26 sales $495K
- 4 bed 10 sales $580K
Land
$340,000
Based on 11 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 49 days — median across 3 sales that recorded a listing period
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Wonga Beach are currently listed at around $614,000 on average. Based on 10 houses listed in the past six months.
$614K
10 houses listed in the last 6 months.
10 of the suburb's 422 dwellings (2.4%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Wonga Beach rent for around $575 a week on average, based on 4 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$575/wk
4 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
4 rentals advertised against an estimated 97 rented homes (4.1%) in the last 6 months.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$575/week ($30,000 a year) on a $614,000 median
Based on a small sample (4 listings) — indicative only.
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 Wonga Beach safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Wonga Beach sits in the moderate band, with 12 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 140% on the prior year.
12 offences
140.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20241 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the town carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Rate
- -0.02 m/yr
- Net Movement
- 0.0 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
One school serve Wonga Beach, and the cohort skews above peer-suburb performance. Wonga Beach State School leads the pack.
- • 79 students in one school (avg 79)
Primary
Walkability
Wonga Beach is car-dependent on foot — at 33/100, most 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 Wonga Beach.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 584
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
Douglas: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this town alone — this town's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Wonga Beach is home to about 1,000 residents, with a median age of 49, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $50,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.6%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
1,042
Median Age
49
Median Household Income
$49,608/yr
Census Median Rent
$310/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$29,744/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.6%
Unoccupied Dwellings
12.8%
Total Dwellings
422
Owner-Occupier Rate
76.9%
Houses
87.9%
Rental Stress
32.5%
Mortgage Stress
31.4%
Work From Home
14.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 75.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 84.8%
- Employment Rate
- 46%
- Completed Year 12
- 29.1%
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.
4.6% of residents (45) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (17).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 977 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
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,417 a year through Douglas based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Douglas
In the year to August 2026, 48 new dwellings were approved across Douglas. That mix is 42 houses and 6 units. Approvals are down 18.2% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this town: 154 to 425 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 86 to 200 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 7 to 25 homes
- In 10 years or more 60 to 195 homes
- No timeframe set 1 to 5 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (24 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Eastern Kuku Yalanji People #2.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Climate & Setting
from Low Isles Lighthouse, 16.4 kmHigh rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 4 m
- above sea level, at the town centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 494 m
- Annual rainfall
- 2,186 mm
- 129 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.2°C
- 11 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 21.3°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the town 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 4873, 20 of 6,229 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.8% (113 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.1%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4873, 1,900 rooftop-solar systems totalling 14.0 MW have been installed since 2001, against 3,022 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 153 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 postcode 4873.
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 $527,500 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 Matt Smith Australian Labor Party
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Matt Smith | 56.1% | 43.9% | +9.5 |
| 2022 | Warren Entsch | 46.6% | 53.4% | -0.7 |
| 2019 | Warren Entsch | 45.8% | 54.2% | +0.2 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact town's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by David Kempton Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | David Kempton LNP | 55.0% |
| 2020 | Cynthia Lui ALP | 56.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this town'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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Common questions about Wonga Beach
Is Wonga Beach a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Wonga Beach is moderate (41/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Wonga Beach?
Wonga Beach has no recorded bushfire history. These are town-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Wonga Beach a good place to live?
Wonga Beach has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of C (43/100), 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 Wonga Beach?
Wonga Beach, QLD had a population of 1,042 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Wonga Beach, QLD?
The postcode for Wonga Beach, QLD is 4873.
How far is Wonga Beach from Brisbane?
Wonga Beach is 1,791 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 1259 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Wonga Beach?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Wonga Beach was $49,608 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 Wonga Beach?
The median advertised rent in Wonga Beach is $575 a week for houses (4 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Wonga Beach?
The median age of residents in Wonga Beach was 49 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Wonga Beach?
There is 1 school inside the Wonga Beach boundary: 1 above similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Wonga Beach walkable?
Wonga Beach scores 33/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. 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 Wonga Beach?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Wonga Beach, Low Isles Lighthouse (16.4 km away), summer days average 32.2°C, winter nights 21.3°C, 2,186 mm of rain a year over 129 rainy days, and 11 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Wonga Beach?
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 Wonga Beach belong to?
Wonga Beach sits within the Douglas local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Wonga Beach?
The average residential rates bill through Douglas is $1,417 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Wonga Beach?
Across Douglas, 48 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 18.2% 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 Wonga Beach in?
Wonga Beach sits within the federal Division of Leichhardt, currently held by Matt Smith (Australian Labor Party).
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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
- 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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