Wowan, QLD 4702 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wowan is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4702, home to 170 residents with a settled, mature community.

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Snapshot

Median rent$173 /wk
Population170
Median age60
Area222.6 km²
To CBD513 km
LGABanana

Demographics

Population
170
Median age
60 years
Median household income
$752 /week
Median personal income
$450 /week
Median family income
$1,281 /week
Average household size
2.0
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Banana
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$173 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$825
Rent share of household income
23%

Schools

  • Wowan State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves
  • 1 playground

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 100.0% of the 41 resolvable premises in Wowan. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 100.0%

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: 1,154 across the Banana LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 387 theft, 182 violent offences, 180 break-ins.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wowan?

Wowan (QLD 4702) had 170 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 60. It sits within the Banana local government area.

What is the median rent in Wowan?

The median advertised rent in Wowan is $173/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Wowan?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Wowan covering government sectors. Nearest include: Wowan State School (0.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Wowan?

Wowan is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Wowan?

Across the surrounding area, 1,154 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (387), violent (182), break-ins (180). 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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