Point Vernon, QLD 4655
MaryboroughAll suburbs in postcode 4655
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Median house price
$610,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Point Vernon itself.
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Point Vernon at a glance
- Median unit
- $228,240
- Weekly rent
- $590
- Houses · units $340
- Population
- 5,718
- Median age 52
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Point Vernon
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Point Vernon, houses changed hands at $610,000 in 2024, below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Point Vernon itself. 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.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Point Vernon
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.
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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 976 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 Point Vernon
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 0/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 55/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put 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.
- Family households
- 70%
- Lone person
- 26%
- Owner occupied
- 72%
- Renter occupied
- 25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.03% (median rent $590/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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 5.03%
- On the $610,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 7.75%
- On the $228,240 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 976 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.6°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 10.5°C
Rainfall by month
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 Point Vernon
- What is the median house price in Point Vernon?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Point Vernon, QLD 4655 is $610,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Point Vernon itself. The median unit price is $228,240.
- How much is my house worth in Point Vernon?
- A useful starting point is the Point Vernon median house price of $610,000 (units $228,240). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Point Vernon a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Point Vernon is 5.0%: the median weekly house rent is $590 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $610,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Point Vernon: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Point Vernon is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- 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 suburb in the Maryborough area, QLD 4655.
- What is the average rent in Point Vernon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $590, 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, Urraween, Scarness, Kawungan.
- 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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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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