Point Vernon at a glance
Median house
$610,000
Median unit
$228,240
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,718
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Point Vernon.
The postcode for Point Vernon is 4655 (QLD).
The median house price in Point Vernon is $610,000.
Point Vernon (4655) sits in the Maryborough region of Queensland. The median house here is $610,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
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
Houses change hands at $610,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $228,240, roughly 63% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $122,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Point Vernon on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$610,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $228,240.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$610,000
$228,240
5,718
Median age: 52
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.11% (median rent $600/wk against a $610,000 price tag). Units yield 7.75% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.11%
Based on $610,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.75%
Based on $228,240 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
55
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
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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 median house price in Point Vernon?
- The median house price in Point Vernon, QLD 4655 is $610,000. The median unit price is $228,240.
- What is the Point Vernon postcode?
- Point Vernon is in the 4655 postcode, in QLD, in the Maryborough region.
- Where is Point Vernon?
- Point Vernon is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4655, 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?
- The population of Point Vernon is approximately 5,718 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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