Rockhampton Regional Council
Wowan
Wowan at a glance
Median house
$182,000
Median unit
$246,960
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
170
Median age 60
About
Welcome to Wowan.
Wowan is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$182,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $246,960.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$173/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
$182,000
$246,960
170
Median age: 60
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20269.43%
Based on $182,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.64%
Based on $246,960 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 202672%
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.
Population
170
Median age
60
Family households
57%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 Rockhampton 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.
13,695
total offences in 2026 across the Rockhampton 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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Wowan.
Local schools for Wowan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Wowan State School
Goovigen State School
Gogango State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Wowan.
- What is the median house price in Wowan?
- The median house price in Wowan, QLD 4702 is $182,000. The median unit price is $246,960. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Wowan postcode?
- Wowan is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wowan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $173.
- What schools are in Wowan?
- There are 7 schools serving Wowan on this page, including Wowan State School, Goovigen State School, Gogango State School.
- How walkable is Wowan?
- Wowan has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wowan?
- Wowan is close to Pheasant Creek, Dululu, Dixalea, Dumpy Creek, Wura.
- What is the population of Wowan?
- Wowan has approximately 170 residents. The median age is 60.
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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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