Wateranga at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,808
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Wateranga.
The postcode for Wateranga is 4621 (QLD).
Wateranga (4621) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Wateranga has roughly 1,808 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by 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.
Wateranga 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wateranga's population at 1,808, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,808
Median age
62
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,808
Median age: 62
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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 Fraser Coast Regional 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.
14,778
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast Regional 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wateranga.
Local schools for Wateranga
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Government School Catchment
Dallarnil State School
Biggenden State School
Coalstoun Lakes State School
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Frequently asked
About Wateranga.
- What is the Wateranga postcode?
- Wateranga is in the 4621 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Wateranga?
- Wateranga is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4621, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wateranga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Wateranga?
- There are 9 schools serving Wateranga on this page, including Dallarnil State School, Biggenden State School, Coalstoun Lakes State School.
- How walkable is Wateranga?
- Wateranga has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wateranga?
- Wateranga is close to Mingo, Mount Steadman, Mount Steadman, Didcot, Coringa.
- What is the population of Wateranga?
- The population of Wateranga is approximately 1,808 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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