Widgee at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
862
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Widgee.
The postcode for Widgee is 4570 (QLD).
Widgee (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Widgee has roughly 862 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Widgee 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Widgee's population at 862, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
862
Median age
49
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
87%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
862
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 Fraser Coast 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.
14,778
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast 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 Widgee.
Local schools for Widgee
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Government School Catchment
Widgee State School
Woolooga State School
Chatsworth State School
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Frequently asked
About Widgee.
- What is the Widgee postcode?
- Widgee is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Widgee?
- Widgee is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4570, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Widgee?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Widgee?
- There are 20 schools serving Widgee on this page, including Widgee State School, Woolooga State School, Chatsworth State School.
- How walkable is Widgee?
- Widgee has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Widgee?
- Widgee is close to Upper Glastonbury, Glastonbury, Lower Wonga, Wrattens Forest, Scrubby Creek.
- What is the population of Widgee?
- The population of Widgee is approximately 862 (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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