Douglas Shire Council
Wonga Beach
Wonga Beach at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$226,800
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,042
Median age 49
About
Welcome to Wonga Beach.
Wonga Beach (4873) sits in the Douglas region of Queensland. The median house here is $286,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
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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Houses change hands at $286,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $226,800, roughly 21% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $57,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Wonga Beach on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $226,800.
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
$286,000
$226,800
1,042
Median age: 49
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.73% (median rent $260/wk against a $286,000 price tag). Units yield 7.11% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (22%), 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 20264.73%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20267.11%
Based on $226,800 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 202673%
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 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
Day to day
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.
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.
877
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 median house price in Wonga Beach?
- The median house price in Wonga Beach, QLD 4873 is $286,000. The median unit price is $226,800. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wonga Beach postcode?
- Wonga Beach is in the 4873 postcode, in QLD, 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?
- Wonga Beach has approximately 1,042 residents. 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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