Scenic Rim Regional Council
Wulkuraka
Wulkuraka at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
1,325
Median age 28
The brief
What to know about Wulkuraka.
Wulkuraka (4305) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Wulkuraka has roughly 1,325 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Wulkuraka 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wulkuraka's population at 1,325, with a median age of 28. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 53% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,325
Median age
28
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
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)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
53%
At a deeper level
1,325
Median age: 28
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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 Scenic Rim 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.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim 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
10
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wulkuraka.
Local schools for Wulkuraka
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Government School Catchment
Leichhardt State School
Blair State School
Ipswich West State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Wulkuraka.
- What is the Wulkuraka postcode?
- Wulkuraka is in the 4305 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wulkuraka?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $335.
- What schools are in Wulkuraka?
- There are 20 schools serving Wulkuraka on this page, including Leichhardt State School, Blair State School, Ipswich Grammar School.
- How walkable is Wulkuraka?
- Wulkuraka has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Wulkuraka?
- Wulkuraka is close to Leichhardt, Coalfalls, Sadliers Crossing, Karrabin, West Ipswich.
- What is the population of Wulkuraka?
- Wulkuraka has approximately 1,325 residents. The median age is 28.
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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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