Kawungan, QLD 4655

MaryboroughAll suburbs in postcode 4655

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Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Sales data as of May 2026

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Rent in Kawungan

Weekly rent (house)
$680/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk

Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data

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What to know about Kawungan

Kawungan (4655) sits in the Maryborough region of Queensland.

Kawungan has roughly 5,460 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.

What it’s like to live here

Kawungan scores 0/100 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.

Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 10°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,018 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 4 independent.

Schools in Kawungan

Schools serving Kawungan: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Kawungan State School

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Hervey Bay Special School

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Torquay State School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
100/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Kawungan's population at 5,460, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
5,460
Median age
50
Family households
71%
Lone person
26%
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
23%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,018 mm
Hottest month, avg max
30.4°C
Coldest month, avg min
10.4°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Kawungan

What is the Kawungan postcode?
Kawungan is in the 4655 postcode, in QLD, in the Maryborough region.
Where is Kawungan?
Kawungan is a suburb in the Maryborough area, QLD 4655.
What is the average rent in Kawungan?
The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $340.
What schools are in Kawungan?
There are 15 schools serving Kawungan on this page, including Kawungan State School, Hervey Bay Special School, Torquay State School.
How walkable is Kawungan?
Kawungan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
What suburbs are near Kawungan?
Kawungan is close to Scarness, Ghost Hill, Wondunna, Urraween, Torquay.
What is the population of Kawungan?
The population of Kawungan is approximately 5,460 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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