Maryborough
Point Vernon
Point Vernon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,718
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Point Vernon.
Point Vernon (4655) sits in the Maryborough region of Queensland.
Point Vernon has roughly 5,718 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Point Vernon 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.
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 Point Vernon's population at 5,718, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
5,718
Median age
52
Family households
70%
Lone person
26%
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)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
5,718
Median age: 52
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Point Vernon.
Local schools for Point Vernon
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Government School Catchment
Pialba State School
Hervey Bay State High School
Yarrilee State School
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Frequently asked
About Point Vernon.
- What is the Point Vernon postcode?
- Point Vernon is in the 4655 postcode, in QLD, in the Maryborough region.
- What is the average rent in Point Vernon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Point Vernon?
- There are 15 schools serving Point Vernon on this page, including Pialba State School, Hervey Bay State High School, Xavier Catholic College.
- How walkable is Point Vernon?
- Point Vernon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 55.
- What suburbs are near Point Vernon?
- Point Vernon is close to Eli Waters, Pialba, Hervey Bay Dc, Urraween, Scarness.
- What is the population of Point Vernon?
- Point Vernon has approximately 5,718 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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