Lower Wonga at a glance
Population
310
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Lower Wonga.
The postcode for Lower Wonga is 4570 (QLD).
Lower Wonga (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Lower Wonga has roughly 310 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lower Wonga's population at 310, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
310
Median age
48
Family households
78%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$273/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
310
Median age: 48
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Fraser Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
14,778
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Lower Wonga.
Local schools for Lower Wonga
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Government School Catchment
Widgee State School
Woolooga State School
Chatsworth State School
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Frequently asked
About Lower Wonga.
- What is the Lower Wonga postcode?
- Lower Wonga is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Lower Wonga?
- Lower Wonga is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4570, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lower Wonga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $273.
- What schools are in Lower Wonga?
- There are 5 schools serving Lower Wonga on this page, including Widgee State School, Woolooga State School, Chatsworth State School.
- What suburbs are near Lower Wonga?
- Lower Wonga is close to Sexton, Bells Bridge, Widgee, Glastonbury, Curra.
- What is the population of Lower Wonga?
- The population of Lower Wonga is approximately 310 (2021 Census). 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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