Wonga Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,042
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Wonga Beach.
The postcode for Wonga Beach is 4873 (QLD).
Wonga Beach (4873) sits in the Douglas region of Queensland.
Wonga Beach has roughly 1,042 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.
Wonga Beach 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 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wonga Beach's population at 1,042, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,042
Median age
49
Family households
62%
Lone person
33%
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)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
1,042
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 Douglas Shire 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.
1,544
total offences in 2026 across the Douglas Shire 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 Wonga Beach.
Local schools for Wonga Beach
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Government School Catchment
Wonga Beach State School
Miallo State School
Alexandra Bay State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wonga Beach.
- What is the Wonga Beach postcode?
- Wonga Beach is in the 4873 postcode, in QLD, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
- Where is Wonga Beach?
- Wonga Beach is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4873, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wonga Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Wonga Beach?
- There are 7 schools serving Wonga Beach on this page, including Wonga Beach State School, Miallo State School, Alexandra Bay State School.
- How walkable is Wonga Beach?
- Wonga Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wonga Beach?
- Wonga Beach is close to Wonga, Bamboo, Kimberley, Lower Daintree, Forest Creek.
- What is the population of Wonga Beach?
- The population of Wonga Beach is approximately 1,042 (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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