Livingstone
Wandal
Wandal at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
36
Car dependent
Population
3,949
Median age 40
About
Welcome to Wandal.
Wandal (4700) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland. The median house here is $286,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Wandal has roughly 3,949 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $286,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $57,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Wandal on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$510/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$270/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
3,949
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 9.27% (median rent $510/wk against a $286,000 price tag). Units yield 6.82% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20269.27%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20266.82%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wandal's population at 3,949, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,949
Median age
40
Family households
62%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wandal scores 36/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.
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 Livingstone Shire 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.
2,474
total offences in 2026 across the Livingstone Shire 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.
36
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wandal.
Local schools for Wandal
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Rockhampton State High School
The Hall State School
Park Avenue State School
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Frequently asked
About Wandal.
- What is the median house price in Wandal?
- The median house price in Wandal, QLD 4700 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wandal postcode?
- Wandal is in the 4700 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
- What is the average rent in Wandal?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $510, for units it's $270.
- What schools are in Wandal?
- There are 20 schools serving Wandal on this page, including Rockhampton State High School, The Hall State School, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Wandal?
- Wandal has a Walk Score of 36 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wandal?
- Wandal is close to Rockhampton North, Park Avenue, Rockhampton Hospital, Rockhampton, Rockhampton City.
- What is the population of Wandal?
- Wandal has approximately 3,949 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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