Maryborough
Eli Waters
Eli Waters at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
3,758
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Eli Waters.
Eli Waters (4655) sits in the Maryborough region of Queensland.
Eli Waters has roughly 3,758 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Eli Waters scores 2/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eli Waters's population at 3,758, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,758
Median age
48
Family households
75%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
3,758
Median age: 48
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Getting around
Walkability.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Eli Waters.
Local schools for Eli Waters
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Government School Catchment
Yarrilee State School
Hervey Bay State High School
Pialba State School
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Frequently asked
About Eli Waters.
- What is the Eli Waters postcode?
- Eli Waters is in the 4655 postcode, in QLD, in the Maryborough region.
- What is the average rent in Eli Waters?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Eli Waters?
- There are 15 schools serving Eli Waters on this page, including Xavier Catholic College, Yarrilee State School, St James Lutheran College.
- How walkable is Eli Waters?
- Eli Waters has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Eli Waters?
- Eli Waters is close to Pialba, Urraween, Hervey Bay Dc, Point Vernon, Dundowran.
- What is the population of Eli Waters?
- Eli Waters has approximately 3,758 residents. The median age is 48.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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