Wilkesdale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
101
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Wilkesdale.
The postcode for Wilkesdale is 4608 (QLD).
Wilkesdale (4608) sits in the South Burnett region of Queensland.
Wilkesdale has roughly 101 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wilkesdale 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wilkesdale's population at 101, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (98% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
101
Median age
54
Family households
52%
Lone person
43%
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)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$198/wk
Owner occupied
98%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
101
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 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
Education
Schools in Wilkesdale.
Local schools for Wilkesdale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Tingoora State School
Wooroolin State School
Crawford State School
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Frequently asked
About Wilkesdale.
- What is the Wilkesdale postcode?
- Wilkesdale is in the 4608 postcode, in QLD, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- Where is Wilkesdale?
- Wilkesdale is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4608, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wilkesdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $198.
- What schools are in Wilkesdale?
- There are 20 schools serving Wilkesdale on this page, including Tingoora State School, Wooroolin State School, Crawford State School.
- How walkable is Wilkesdale?
- Wilkesdale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wilkesdale?
- Wilkesdale is close to Cushnie, Mp Creek, Dangore, Ballogie, Mount Mceuen.
- What is the population of Wilkesdale?
- The population of Wilkesdale is approximately 101 (2021 Census). 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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