Wurdong Heights, QLD 4680 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Wurdong Heights is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4680, home to 465 residents with a settled, mature community.

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Snapshot

Median rent$340 /wk
Population465
Median age46
Area32.1 km²
To CBD461 km
LGAGladstone

Demographics

Population
465
Median age
46 years
Median household income
$2,583 /week
Median personal income
$784 /week
Median family income
$2,553 /week
Average household size
3.0
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Gladstone
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$340 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,754
Rent share of household income
13%

Schools

  • Benaraby State School Primary · Government
  • Boyne Island State School Primary · Government
  • Tannum Sands State High School Secondary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 15 parks and reserves
  • 6 playgrounds

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 57.1% of the 184 resolvable premises in Wurdong Heights. 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: 57.1%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 19.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 21.7%
  • 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: 6,998 across the Gladstone LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,666 theft, 1,439 drug offences, 1,072 violent offences.

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

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Wurdong Heights?

Wurdong Heights (QLD 4680) had 465 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 46. It sits within the Gladstone local government area.

What is the median rent in Wurdong Heights?

The median advertised rent in Wurdong Heights is $340/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Wurdong Heights?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Wurdong Heights covering government sectors. Nearest include: Benaraby State School (2.6 km), Boyne Island State School (6.9 km), Tannum Sands State High School (7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Wurdong Heights?

Wurdong Heights is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (57.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Wurdong Heights?

Across the surrounding area, 6,998 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (2,666), drug offences (1,439), violent (1,072). 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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