Scenic Rim Regional Council
Wivenhoe Pocket
Wivenhoe Pocket at a glance
Median house
$324,000
Median unit
$285,840
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
417
Median age 47
About
Welcome to Wivenhoe Pocket.
Wivenhoe Pocket (4306) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland. The median house here is $324,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Wivenhoe Pocket has roughly 417 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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Houses change hands at $324,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $285,840, roughly 12% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $65,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Wivenhoe Pocket on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$324,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $285,840.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$325/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
$324,000
$285,840
417
Median age: 47
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.94% (median rent $370/wk against a $324,000 price tag). Units yield 5.91% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (12%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.94%
Based on $324,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.91%
Based on $285,840 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202683%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wivenhoe Pocket's population at 417, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
417
Median age
47
Family households
76%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wivenhoe Pocket 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary.
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 Scenic Rim 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.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim 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 Wivenhoe Pocket.
Local schools for Wivenhoe Pocket
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Government School Catchment
Fernvale State School
Lowood State School
Lowood State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wivenhoe Pocket.
- What is the median house price in Wivenhoe Pocket?
- The median house price in Wivenhoe Pocket, QLD 4306 is $324,000. The median unit price is $285,840. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wivenhoe Pocket postcode?
- Wivenhoe Pocket is in the 4306 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wivenhoe Pocket?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $325.
- What schools are in Wivenhoe Pocket?
- There are 7 schools serving Wivenhoe Pocket on this page, including Fernvale State School, Lowood State School, Lowood State High School.
- How walkable is Wivenhoe Pocket?
- Wivenhoe Pocket has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wivenhoe Pocket?
- Wivenhoe Pocket is close to Wivenhoe, Vernor, Patrick Estate, England Creek, Fernvale.
- What is the population of Wivenhoe Pocket?
- Wivenhoe Pocket has approximately 417 residents. The median age is 47.
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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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