Walterhall, QLD 4714 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Walterhall is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4714, home to 156 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Rockhampton local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 499 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 156
- Median age
- 54 years
- Median household income
- $695 /week
- Median personal income
- $452 /week
- Median family income
- $979 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Rockhampton
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Queensland
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Flynn
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $220 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $787
- Rent share of household income
- 32%
Schools
- Mount Morgan State High School
- Mount Morgan Central State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 restaurant
- 8 parks and reserves
- 1 gym
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 40.8% of the 130 resolvable premises in Walterhall. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 20.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 40.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 39.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 16,552 across the Rockhampton LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 16% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 6,749 theft, 2,396 drug offences, 2,256 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Walterhall?
Walterhall (QLD 4714) had 156 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 54. It sits within the Rockhampton local government area.
What is the median rent in Walterhall?
The median advertised rent in Walterhall is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Walterhall?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Walterhall covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mount Morgan State High School (1.7 km), Mount Morgan Central State School (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Walterhall?
Walterhall is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (40.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Walterhall?
Across the surrounding area, 16,552 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (6,749), drug offences (2,396), violent (2,256). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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