Wacol, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Wacol QLD is 4,253 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wacol is $514 per week ($26,728 per year). Median rent in Wacol is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Wacol has a median age of 35 years, younger than the national median of 38. Wacol has a population density of 240 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wacol is New Zealand. The most common religion is Not stated (81.1% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Vietnamese. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wacol is $1,387.

Population
4,253
Census 2021
Median income
$514/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$320/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
35years
Census 2021

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing 2021.

Wacol vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Wacol is $514 a week, 31% below the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 1,368th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $320 a week, the same as the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 23.2% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 35, 7 years younger than in the typical QLD suburb (42).

The typical suburb is the median across suburbs with 200 or more residents. ABS Census 2021, calculated by GDP.com.au.
MeasureWacolTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$514/wk$747/wk −31%$766/wk
Household income$1,379/wk$1,593/wk −13%$1,637/wk
Rent$320/wk$320/wk 0%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,387/mo$1,625/mo −15%$1,733/mo
Median age3542 −7 yrs42
Rent share of household income23.2%20.4% +2.8 pts20.3%
Income, rent and mortgage against the typical suburb Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS, calculated by GDP.com.au
Bar chart of median income, rent and mortgage repayment in Wacol, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wacol Population

4,253 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wacol Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$514/wk
$26,728 per year
Ranked 8,070 of 14,663
Median Rent
$320/wk
$1,387 per month
Ranked 4,051 of 14,663
Median Age
35years
3 years younger than the national median
Mortgage
$1,387/mo
Avg household size: 2.4 · 0.8 per bedroom

Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS Census of Population and Housing.

Wacol Rent Prices & Affordability

23% of median household income goes on median rent

Marks at 25% and 35%. Band: affordable.

Household income $1,379/wk
Median rent $320/wk
Rent to income 23.2%

Rent is under 25% of household income, generally considered affordable.

Median rent in Wacol against your income

About $5,976 a month
Median rent $320/wk
Left after rent $1,059/wk
Rent share 23.2%

Wacol Schools

9
schools nearby
8
government
950
avg ICSEA score
2,419
total students
Middle Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 578 students
1070
ICSEA
St Francis Xavier School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 470 students
989
ICSEA
Goodna Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 359 students
982
ICSEA
Goodna State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 650 students
921
ICSEA
Carole Park State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 167 students
905
ICSEA
Brisbane Youth Education and Training Centre Government
Combined · 5-12 · 195 students
832
ICSEA
Wacol Youth Remand Education Support Hub Government
Combined
West Moreton Education and Training Centre Government
Combined
Queensland Pathways State College - Goodna Campus Government
Secondary

Source: Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025. ICSEA is the Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).

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Wacol Map

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Wacol, Queensland: 27.5876°S, 152.9198°E

Wacol Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (9)

People in Wacol

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 84.4% (3,592) Female 15.6% (665)

Population Density

240
people per km²
4,253 people · 17.7 km²

Households

2.4
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,583
Family income/wk

Age Distribution

0-4
5-9
10-14
15-19
20-24
25-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-74
75-79
80-84
85+
Male Female

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Most common overseas birthplaces

New Zealand
5.1%
England
1.9%
Vietnam
0.9%
Philippines
0.8%
Fiji
0.4%
India
0.4%
South Africa
0.4%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G09 Country of Birth by SAL

Most common languages at home other than English

Vietnamese
0.7%
Samoan
0.4%
Mandarin
0.4%
Italian
0.3%
Spanish
0.3%
Tagalog
0.2%
German
0.1%

Shares are of all residents. Source: ABS Census 2021, G13 Language Used at Home by SAL

Ancestry

Australian
6.1%
English
5.9%
Australian Aboriginal
1.6%
Scottish
1.5%
Irish
1.4%
German
1.2%
Samoan
0.8%
Italian
0.8%
Chinese
0.7%
Filipino
0.7%
New Zealander
0.7%

Shares are of the suburb population. People can report up to two ancestries, so shares add to more than 100%. Source: ABS Census 2021, G08 Ancestry by SAL

Religion

Not stated
81.1%
No religion
8.9%
Catholic
3.7%
Anglican
1.2%
Christian (other)
0.7%
Uniting Church
0.6%
Pentecostal
0.6%
Buddhism
0.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

18.7%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
28.1% 1,160
Separated
9.9% 410
Divorced
5.8% 241
Widowed
1.4% 57
Never married
54.8% 2,266

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
31.8%
Couple: no children
24.1%
One parent: no children under 15
15.6%
One parent: children under 15
14.5%
Couple: no children under 15
14.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
25.7%
2 persons
37.7%
3 persons
17.3%
4 persons
9.9%
5 persons
6.3%
6+ persons
3.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wacol

Housing Tenure

Of the 289 occupied private dwellings in Wacol at the 2021 Census, 45.0% were rented, 28.0% owned outright and 22.5% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
1.7% 5 dwellings
Owned outright
28.0% 81 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
22.5% 65 dwellings
Rented
45.0% 130 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
2.8% 8 dwellings

Source: ABS Census 2021, Suburb and Locality (SAL)

Dwelling Types

Separate house
83.2%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
16.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
1.1%
2 bedrooms
14.0%
3 bedrooms
64.9%
4 bedrooms
14.4%
5 bedrooms
4.6%
6+ bedrooms
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G41 Number of Bedrooms by SAL

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$800-$999/mo
6.2%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
38.5%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
29.2%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
21.5%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
4.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
9.4%
1 vehicle
44.6%
2 vehicles
29.6%
3 vehicles
9.8%
4+ vehicles
6.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G34 Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL

Work, income and education in Wacol

Employment

Employed full-time
5.0% 201 people
Employed part-time
2.5% 99 people
Unemployed
0.8% 34 people
Not in labour force
91.7% 3,693 people

Source: ABS Census 2021, G46 Labour Force Status by SAL

Occupation

Technicians & Trade Workers
23.7%
Clerical & Administrative
19.4%
Professionals
16.6%
Community & Personal Service
15.6%
Labourers
8.5%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
6.6%
Managers
5.7%
Sales Workers
3.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Industry of Employment by Occupation

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.2%
$1-$149/wk
1.2%
$150-$299/wk
3.1%
$300-$399/wk
2.3%
$400-$499/wk
5.8%
$500-$649/wk
6.5%
$650-$799/wk
10.8%
$800-$999/wk
6.5%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.2%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
10.0%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
6.5%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.0%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
14.2%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.5%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
3.8%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
1.2%
$4,000+/wk
4.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
19.9%
$1-$149/wk
4.2%
$150-$299/wk
7.4%
$300-$399/wk
8.1%
$400-$499/wk
6.4%
$500-$649/wk
4.4%
$650-$799/wk
7.7%
$800-$999/wk
10.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
8.9%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
6.2%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.4%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
3.0%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
6.4%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
0.7%
$3,500+/wk
1.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
67.4%
Did not go to work
11.5%
Train
7.8%
Car (passenger)
7.4%
Walked only
3.3%
Truck
1.5%
Bicycle
1.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G62 Method of Travel to Work by SAL

Education Level

Year 10 or equivalent
71.4%
Year 12 or equivalent
25.3%
Year 11 or equivalent
1.8%
Year 9 or equivalent
1.5%

Shares are of people whose highest year of school is Year 9 to 12 only. Source: ABS Census 2021, G16 Highest Year of School by SAL

Qualifications

Certificate III/IV
44.9%
Bachelor Degree
43.4%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
5.3%
Postgraduate Degree
3.0%
Certificate I/II
2.1%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
1.4%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G49 Non-School Qualification by SAL

Field of Study

Management & Commerce
21.7%
Society & Culture
20.1%
Engineering
16.4%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
11.1%
Health
7.9%
Architecture & Building
6.9%
Information Technology
5.3%
Creative Arts
4.8%
Education
4.2%
Agriculture & Environment
1.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G51 Field of Study by SAL

School & University Attendance

Secondary: Government
37.1%
Primary: Government
28.0%
Vocational Education
16.1%
Pre-school
7.7%
Primary: Catholic
4.9%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
4.2%
Secondary: Catholic
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G15 Type of Educational Institution by SAL

More from the 2021 Census

Need for Assistance

Does not have need for assistance
16.8%
Has need for assistance
2.6%
Need for assistance not stated
80.6%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G18 Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
165
Diabetes
40
Arthritis
38
Asthma
34
Heart disease
30
Lung condition
20
Stroke
19
Cancer
16
Kidney disease
7
Dementia
3

Source: ABS Census 2021, G19 Long-term Health Conditions by SAL

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
9.7% 69
Did not provide
90.3% 640

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
12.7% 90
Not a volunteer
87.3% 618

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Previously served
3.5% 25
Never served
96.5% 690

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
39.8%
1 child
15.2%
2 children
19.3%
3 children
17.5%
4 children
6.7%
5+ children
1.5%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G28 Children Ever Born by SAL

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
4
1951: 1960
8
1961: 1970
30
1971: 1980
28
1981: 1990
26
1991: 2000
28
2001: 2010
56
2011: 2015
39
2016
4
2017
11
2018
8
2021
8

Source: ABS Census 2021, G10 Year of Arrival by SAL

Population Mobility

18.4%
moved in the last year
39.5%
moved in the last 5 years
10.2%
unemployment rate (Census)
8.7%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
676
Moved from QLD
124
Moved from overseas
11
Moved: same area (SA2)
9
Moved from VIC
5

Source: ABS Census 2021, G44 Address 1 Year Ago by SAL

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.8%
5: 14 hours
23.4%
15: 29 hours
7.6%
30+ hours
7.3%
Did not do domestic work
39.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G24 Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.8%
Step family: no other children
15.9%
Blended family: no other children
7.2%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

Cheaper alternatives with similar incomes

Gailes
Income: $571/wk Rent: $290/wk $30/wk less rent
Churchill (Qld)
Income: $615/wk Rent: $300/wk $20/wk less rent
Waterford West
Income: $605/wk Rent: $310/wk $10/wk less rent
Bundaberg South
Income: $596/wk Rent: $250/wk $70/wk less rent
Aldershot
Income: $495/wk Rent: $260/wk $60/wk less rent
Riverview (Qld)
Income: $497/wk Rent: $270/wk $50/wk less rent
Walkervale
Income: $614/wk Rent: $275/wk $45/wk less rent
One Mile (Qld)
Income: $577/wk Rent: $280/wk $40/wk less rent

Suburbs near Wacol

The closest suburb to Wacol is Riverhills, 3.0 km away.

Riverhills
3.0 km away · income $974/wk · rent $410/wk
Gailes
3.0 km away · income $571/wk · rent $290/wk
Richlands (Qld)
3.2 km away · income $832/wk · rent $370/wk
Goodna
3.2 km away · income $634/wk · rent $300/wk
Middle Park (Qld)
3.5 km away · income $864/wk · rent $450/wk
Ellen Grove
3.7 km away · income $621/wk · rent $350/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wacol

What is the population of Wacol QLD?

The population of Wacol QLD is 4,253 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 240 people per km². Wacol is ranked #1,811 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wacol?

The median personal income in Wacol QLD is $514 per week, or $26,728 per year. The median household income is $1,379 per week. Family income is $1,583 per week. Wacol is ranked #8,070 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wacol?

Median rent in Wacol QLD is $320 per week ($1,387 per month). Rent represents 23.2% of household income, which is considered affordable. Wacol ranks #4,051 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wacol?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wacol QLD is $1,387. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wacol?

The median age in Wacol QLD is 35 years. This is younger than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wacol a good suburb to live in?

Wacol is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 4,253. The median income is $514/wk, which is below the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (23.2% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.

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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32950. All dollar figures in AUD.