Carpentaria Shire Council
Waverley
Waverley at a glance
Population
19.3k
Median age 31
The brief
What to know about Waverley.
Waverley (4825) sits in the Carpentaria region of Queensland.
Waverley has roughly 19,299 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Waverley's population at 19,299, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
19,299
Median age
31
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
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Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
19,299
Median age: 31
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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 Carpentaria 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.
819
total offences in 2026 across the Carpentaria 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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Waverley.
Frequently asked
About Waverley.
- What is the Waverley postcode?
- Waverley is in the 4825 postcode, in QLD, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Waverley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What suburbs are near Waverley?
- Waverley is close to Dajarra.
- What is the population of Waverley?
- Waverley has approximately 19,299 residents. The median age is 31.
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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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