Southern Downs
Wheatvale
Wheatvale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
57
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Wheatvale.
Wheatvale (4370) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.
Wheatvale has roughly 57 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Wheatvale 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wheatvale's population at 57, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 47% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
57
Median age
54
Family households
68%
Lone person
16%
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)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$155/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
47%
At a deeper level
57
Median age: 54
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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 Southern Downs 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.
2,811
total offences in 2026 across the Southern Downs 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
Education
Schools in Wheatvale.
Local schools for Wheatvale
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Government School Catchment
Wheatvale State School
Warwick West State School
Glennie Heights State School
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Frequently asked
About Wheatvale.
- What is the Wheatvale postcode?
- Wheatvale is in the 4370 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in Wheatvale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $155.
- What schools are in Wheatvale?
- There are 13 schools serving Wheatvale on this page, including Wheatvale State School, Warwick West State School, Glennie Heights State School.
- How walkable is Wheatvale?
- Wheatvale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wheatvale?
- Wheatvale is close to Upper Wheatvale, Leslie, Cunningham, Bony Mountain, Massie.
- What is the population of Wheatvale?
- Wheatvale has approximately 57 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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