White Patch, QLD 4507 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

White Patch is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4507, home to 150 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Sunshine Coast local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 54 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$475 /wk
Population150
Median age56
Area1.3 km²
To CBD54 km
LGAMoreton Bay

Demographics

Population
150
Median age
56 years
Median household income
$1,774 /week
Median personal income
$703 /week
Median family income
$1,916 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Moreton Bay
Statistical region (SA4)
Moreton Bay - North
Remoteness classification
Inner Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Longman
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$475 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,975
Rent share of household income
27%

Schools

  • Banksia Beach State School Primary · Government
  • Bribie Island State School Primary · Government
  • Bribie Island State High School Secondary · Government

Transport

  • Within 1.6 km: 2 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Endeavour Dr near Swallow St bus · 1364 m
  • Endeavour Dr near Carl Ct bus · 1507 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 12 parks and reserves
  • 1 supermarket

Counts within roughly 2 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (29.2°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (21.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1031 mm
  • Reference station: Gold Coast Seaway, 44.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 58.7% of the 75 resolvable premises in White Patch. 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: 41.3%
  • Fibre to the Node: 58.7%

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: 45,676 across the Moreton Bay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 23,795 theft, 7,069 drug offences, 4,464 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Moreton Bay — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of White Patch?

White Patch (QLD 4507) had 150 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 56. It sits within the Moreton Bay local government area.

What is the median rent in White Patch?

The median advertised rent in White Patch is $475/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in White Patch?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near White Patch covering government sectors. Nearest include: Banksia Beach State School (2.9 km), Bribie Island State School (6.9 km), Bribie Island State High School (7.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in White Patch?

White Patch is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (58.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is White Patch?

Across the surrounding area, 45,676 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (23,795), drug offences (7,069), violent (4,464). 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 White Patch?

In White Patch, mean daily temperatures range from 15.9°C to 25.5°C and annual rainfall is 1,031 mm measured at the Gold Coast Seaway weather station (44.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in White Patch?

2 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the White Patch centroid. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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