Wacol at a glance
Median house
$600,000
Median unit
$422,500
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
4,253
Median age 35
The brief
What to know about Wacol.
The postcode for Wacol is 4076 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Wacol is $600,000.
Wacol (4076) sits in the Brisbane region of Queensland. The median house here is $600,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Wacol has roughly 4,253 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.
Wacol scores 4/100 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 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 4 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wacol's population at 4,253, with a median age of 35. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (51% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
4,253
Median age
35
Family households
65%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $600,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $422,500, roughly 30% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $120,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Wacol on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$600,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $422,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$320/wk
Owner occupied
51%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
$600,000
$422,500
4,253
Median age: 35
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.03% (median rent $350/wk against a $600,000 price tag). Units yield 3.94% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 45% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.03%
Based on $600,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.94%
Based on $422,500 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 202651%
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.
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 Brisbane City 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.
171,968
total offences in 2026 across the Brisbane City 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
Getting around
Walkability.
4
20
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wacol.
Local schools for Wacol
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre
Carole Park State School
Middle Park State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wacol.
- What is the median house price in Wacol?
- The median house price in Wacol, QLD 4076 is $600,000. The median unit price is $422,500.
- What is the Wacol postcode?
- Wacol is in the 4076 postcode, in QLD, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- Where is Wacol?
- Wacol is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4076. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Brisbane City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wacol?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $320.
- What schools are in Wacol?
- There are 20 schools serving Wacol on this page, including Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre, Carole Park State School, Middle Park State School.
- How walkable is Wacol?
- Wacol has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 20, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wacol?
- Wacol is close to Wacol East Immigration Centre, Richlands Dc, Sumner, Gailes, Richlands Bc.
- What is the population of Wacol?
- The population of Wacol is approximately 4,253 (2021 Census). The median age is 35.
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