Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham

Wharps

QLD4850

Wharps at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

10.9k

Median age 51

The brief

What to know about Wharps.

The postcode for Wharps is 4850 (QLD).

Wharps (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.

Wharps has roughly 10,923 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wharps 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.

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wharps's population at 10,923, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

10,923

Median age

51

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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

10,923

Median age: 51

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Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wharps.

Local schools for Wharps

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Government School Catchment

Toobanna State School

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Trebonne State School

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Ingham State School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1036 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

13.6°C

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Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Wharps.

What is the Wharps postcode?
Wharps is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
Where is Wharps?
Wharps is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
What is the average rent in Wharps?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
What schools are in Wharps?
There are 8 schools serving Wharps on this page, including Toobanna State School, Trebonne State School, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
How walkable is Wharps?
Wharps has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wharps?
Wharps is close to Helens Hill, Peacock Siding, Toobanna, Trebonne, Blackrock.
What is the population of Wharps?
The population of Wharps is approximately 10,923 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.

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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