Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Wongaling Beach

QLD4852

Wongaling Beach at a glance

Walk score

28

Car dependent

Population

1,323

Median age 48

The brief

What to know about Wongaling Beach.

The postcode for Wongaling Beach is 4852 (QLD).

Wongaling Beach (4852) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.

Wongaling Beach has roughly 1,323 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Wongaling Beach scores 28/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Wongaling Beach's population at 1,323, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

1,323

Median age

48

Family households

65%

Lone person

29%

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)

$300/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$273/wk

Owner occupied

64%

Renter occupied

30%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

1,323

Median age: 48

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Cassowary 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.

4,896

total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences1,019 (20.8%)
Offences Against Property508 (10.4%)
Drug Offences291 (5.9%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)245 (5.0%)
Offences Against the Person231 (4.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

28

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Wongaling Beach.

Local schools for Wongaling Beach

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Government School Catchment

Mission Beach State School

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Feluga State School

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El Arish State School

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Frequently asked

About Wongaling Beach.

What is the Wongaling Beach postcode?
Wongaling Beach is in the 4852 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
Where is Wongaling Beach?
Wongaling Beach is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4852, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Wongaling Beach?
The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $273.
What schools are in Wongaling Beach?
There are 8 schools serving Wongaling Beach on this page, including Mission Beach State School, The Rainforest School, Feluga State School.
How walkable is Wongaling Beach?
Wongaling Beach has a Walk Score of 28 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Wongaling Beach?
Wongaling Beach is close to Tam O Shanter, Mission Beach, South Mission Beach, South Mission, Clump Point.
What is the population of Wongaling Beach?
The population of Wongaling Beach is approximately 1,323 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.

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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