Wandoan, QLD 4419 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wandoan is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4419, home to 666 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Banana local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 357 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$160 /wk
Population666
Median age31
Area730.7 km²
To CBD357 km
LGAWestern Downs

Demographics

Population
666
Median age
31 years
Median household income
$1,243 /week
Median personal income
$830 /week
Median family income
$1,404 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Western Downs
Statistical region (SA4)
Darling Downs - Maranoa
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$160 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$712
Rent share of household income
13%

Schools

  • Wandoan State School P-10 Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 8 parks and reserves
  • 1 gym
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 97.8% of the 537 resolvable premises in Wandoan. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fixed Wireless: 97.8%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 2.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 4,055 across the Western Downs LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 13% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,533 theft, 894 drug offences, 500 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Western Downs — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wandoan?

Wandoan (QLD 4419) had 666 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Western Downs local government area.

What is the median rent in Wandoan?

The median advertised rent in Wandoan is $160/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Wandoan?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Wandoan covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wandoan State School P-10 (0.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Wandoan?

Wandoan is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Wandoan?

Across the surrounding area, 4,055 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,533), drug offences (894), violent (500). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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