Wattle Camp at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
543
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Wattle Camp.
The postcode for Wattle Camp is 4615 (QLD).
Wattle Camp (4615) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland.
Wattle Camp has roughly 543 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wattle Camp 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wattle Camp's population at 543, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
543
Median age
52
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
543
Median age: 52
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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 Gympie 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.
7,175
total offences in 2026 across the Gympie 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
Education
Schools in Wattle Camp.
Local schools for Wattle Camp
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Crawford State School
Coolabunia State School
Kingaroy State School
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Frequently asked
About Wattle Camp.
- What is the Wattle Camp postcode?
- Wattle Camp is in the 4615 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- Where is Wattle Camp?
- Wattle Camp is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4615, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wattle Camp?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $235.
- What schools are in Wattle Camp?
- There are 12 schools serving Wattle Camp on this page, including St John's Lutheran School, St Mary's Catholic College, Crawford State School.
- How walkable is Wattle Camp?
- Wattle Camp has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wattle Camp?
- Wattle Camp is close to Sandy Ridges, Wyalla, Corndale, Booie, Runnymede.
- What is the population of Wattle Camp?
- The population of Wattle Camp is approximately 543 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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