Fraser Coast Regional Council
Woodgate
Woodgate at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,521
Median age 64
The brief
What to know about Woodgate.
Woodgate (4660) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Woodgate has roughly 1,521 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Woodgate scores 2/100 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Woodgate's population at 1,521, with a median age of 64. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,521
Median age
64
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
1,521
Median age: 64
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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 Fraser 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.
8,923
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast 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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Woodgate.
Local schools for Woodgate
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Government School Catchment
Goodwood State School
Elliott Heads State School
Howard State School
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Frequently asked
About Woodgate.
- What is the Woodgate postcode?
- Woodgate is in the 4660 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Woodgate?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Woodgate?
- There are 20 schools serving Woodgate on this page, including Goodwood State School, Burnett Youth Learning Centre, Elliott Heads State School.
- How walkable is Woodgate?
- Woodgate has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Woodgate?
- Woodgate is close to Burrum Heads, Buxton, Pacific Haven, Coonarr, Goodwood.
- What is the population of Woodgate?
- Woodgate has approximately 1,521 residents. The median age is 64.
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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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