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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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
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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
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At a deeper level
10,923
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wharps.
Local schools for Wharps
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Government School Catchment
Toobanna State School
Trebonne State School
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
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
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.
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Sources cited
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