Wacol, QLD 4076 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Wacol is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4076, home to 4,253 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Brisbane local government area and roughly 16 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 4,253
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $1,379 /week
- Median personal income
- $514 /week
- Median family income
- $1,583 /week
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Brisbane
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ipswich
- Remoteness classification
- Major Cities of Australia
- Federal electorate
- Oxley
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,387
- Rent share of household income
- 23%
Schools
- Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre
- Middle Park State School
- Carole Park State School
- Good News Lutheran School (Middle Park)
- Jamboree Heights State School
Transport
- Within 800 m walk: 2 train stops, 2 bus stops
- Within 1.6 km: 2 train stops, 8 bus stops
- Wilruna St at Wacol train station
- Wacol station, platform 2
- Wacol station, platform 1
- Wilruna St at Wilga St
- Wilruna St at Wilga Street
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 parks and reserves
- 1 playground
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 16.5 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 84.8% of the 897 resolvable premises in Wacol. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 84.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.1%
- Fibre to the Building: 3.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 11.5%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 157,985 across the Brisbane LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 5% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 85,479 theft, 20,639 drug offences, 15,880 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Wacol?
Wacol (QLD 4076) had 4,253 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Brisbane local government area.
What is the median rent in Wacol?
The median advertised rent in Wacol is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Wacol?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Wacol covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre (1.1 km), Middle Park State School (2.8 km), Carole Park State School (2.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Wacol?
Wacol is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (84.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Wacol?
Across the surrounding area, 157,985 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (85,479), drug offences (20,639), break-ins (15,880). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Wacol?
In Wacol, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (16.5 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
What public transport options are in Wacol?
10 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Wacol centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 2 bus stops, 2 train stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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