Willow Vale, QLD 4209 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Willow Vale is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4209, home to 2,279 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Gold Coast local government area and roughly 52 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$430 /wk
Population2,279
Median age32
Area21.3 km²
To CBD52 km
LGASouthern Downs

Demographics

Population
2,279
Median age
32 years
Median household income
$2,134 /week
Median personal income
$860 /week
Median family income
$2,171 /week
Average household size
3.2
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Southern Downs
Statistical region (SA4)
Darling Downs - Maranoa
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
Forde
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$430 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,000
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • St Joseph's College (Coomera) Combined · Catholic
  • Picnic Creek State School Primary · Government
  • Pimpama State Primary College Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 1.5 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.

Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
  • Reference station: Brisbane, 50.2 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 83.8% of the 730 resolvable premises in Willow Vale. 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: 83.8%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 11.0%
  • Fibre to the Building: 4.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 0.1%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.1%

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: 2,593 across the Southern Downs LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 924 theft, 528 drug offences, 405 violent offences.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Willow Vale?

Willow Vale (QLD 4209) had 2,279 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Southern Downs local government area.

What is the median rent in Willow Vale?

The median advertised rent in Willow Vale is $430/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Willow Vale?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Willow Vale covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's College (Coomera) (6.5 km), Picnic Creek State School (6.6 km), Pimpama State Primary College (7.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Willow Vale?

Willow Vale is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (83.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Willow Vale?

Across the surrounding area, 2,593 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (924), drug offences (528), violent (405). 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 Willow Vale?

In Willow Vale, 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 (50.2 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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