Livingstone

Wandal

QLD4700

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.

Side by side

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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

Median House PriceSource: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026

$286,000

Median Unit PriceSource: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026

$205,920

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

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 2026

9.27%

Based on $286,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026

6.82%

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 2026

64%

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.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences386 (15.6%)
Offences Against Property364 (14.7%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order169 (6.8%)
Offences Against the Person160 (6.5%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)142 (5.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

36

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

100

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

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

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The Hall State School

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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.

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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