Wowan at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
170
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Wowan.
The postcode for Wowan is 4702 (QLD).
Wowan (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland.
Wowan has roughly 170 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.
Wowan scores 4/100 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wowan's population at 170, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
170
Median age
60
Family households
57%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
170
Median age: 60
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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 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.
22,105
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
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Government School Catchment
Wowan State School
Goovigen State School
Gogango State School
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Frequently asked
About Wowan.
- What is the Wowan postcode?
- Wowan is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- Where is Wowan?
- Wowan is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4702, 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?
- The population of Wowan is approximately 170 (2021 Census). 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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