Wellington Point at a glance
Median house
$1,150,000
Median unit
$632,500
Walk score
62
Somewhat walkable
Population
12.7k
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Wellington Point.
The postcode for Wellington Point is 4160 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Wellington Point is $1,150,000.
Wellington Point (4160) sits in the Redland region of Queensland. The median house here is $1,150,000, above the Queensland median of around $780K.
Wellington Point has roughly 12,661 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
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What it’s like to live here.
Wellington Point scores 62/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wellington Point's population at 12,661, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12,661
Median age
43
Family households
82%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $1,150,000 on a typical sale, above the Queensland median. Units come in around $632,500, roughly 45% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $230,000. Prices sit above the Queensland median, so plan for a stretched deposit and shop carefully on borrowing capacity.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$1,150,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $632,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$700/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$450/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$1,150,000
$632,500
12,661
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.17% (median rent $700/wk against a $1,150,000 price tag). Units yield 3.70% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (20%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.17%
Based on $1,150,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.70%
Based on $632,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202679%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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 Redland City 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.
12,856
total offences in 2026 across the Redland City 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.
62
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wellington Point.
Local schools for Wellington Point
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Government School Catchment
Wellington Point State School
Wellington Point State High School
Birkdale State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wellington Point.
- What is the median house price in Wellington Point?
- The median house price in Wellington Point, QLD 4160 is $1,150,000. The median unit price is $632,500.
- What is the Wellington Point postcode?
- Wellington Point is in the 4160 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
- Where is Wellington Point?
- Wellington Point is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4160. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Redland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wellington Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $450.
- What schools are in Wellington Point?
- There are 20 schools serving Wellington Point on this page, including Wellington Point State School, Redlands College, Wellington Point State High School.
- How walkable is Wellington Point?
- Wellington Point has a Walk Score of 62 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wellington Point?
- Wellington Point is close to Birkdale, Ormiston, Thorneside, Alexandra Hills, Cleveland Dc.
- What is the population of Wellington Point?
- The population of Wellington Point is approximately 12,661 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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