Wheatlands at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
82
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Wheatlands.
The postcode for Wheatlands is 4606 (QLD).
Wheatlands (4606) sits in the South Burnett region of Queensland.
Wheatlands has roughly 82 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Wheatlands 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wheatlands's population at 82, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
82
Median age
49
Family households
68%
Lone person
25%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
82
Median age: 49
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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 South Burnett 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.
5,128
total offences in 2026 across the South Burnett 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
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Education
Schools in Wheatlands.
Local schools for Wheatlands
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Government School Catchment
Wheatlands State School
Murgon State School
Murgon State High School
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Frequently asked
About Wheatlands.
- What is the Wheatlands postcode?
- Wheatlands is in the 4606 postcode, in QLD, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- Where is Wheatlands?
- Wheatlands is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4606, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wheatlands?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Wheatlands?
- There are 11 schools serving Wheatlands on this page, including Wheatlands State School, Silver Lining School, Murgon State School.
- How walkable is Wheatlands?
- Wheatlands has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wheatlands?
- Wheatlands is close to Byee, Ficks Crossing, Barlil, Leafdale, Oakdale.
- What is the population of Wheatlands?
- The population of Wheatlands is approximately 82 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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