Wandal, QLD: suburb profile

The population of Wandal QLD is 3,949 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in Wandal is $803 per week ($41,756 per year). Median rent in Wandal is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Wandal has a median age of 40 years, older than the national median of 38. Wandal has a population density of 1,098 people per km².

The most common overseas birthplace in Wandal is New Zealand. The most common religion is No religion (38.2% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is Malayalam. The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandal is $1,300.

Population
3,949
Census 2021
Median income
$803/wk
Personal, Census 2021
Median rent
$270/wk
Weekly, Census 2021
Median age
40years
Census 2021

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

Wandal vs the typical QLD suburb

The median personal income in Wandal is $803 a week, 7% above the typical QLD suburb ($747). That ranks 585th of 1,527 QLD suburbs with 200 or more residents. Median rent is $270 a week, $50 less than the typical QLD suburb. Rent takes 18.7% of the median household income here, against 20.4% in the typical QLD suburb. The median resident is 40, 2 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.
MeasureWandalTypical QLDDifferenceTypical Australia
Personal income$803/wk$747/wk +7%$766/wk
Household income$1,447/wk$1,593/wk −9%$1,637/wk
Rent$270/wk$320/wk −16%$330/wk
Mortgage repayment$1,300/mo$1,625/mo −20%$1,733/mo
Median age4042 −2 yrs42
Rent share of household income18.7%20.4% −1.8 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 Wandal, the typical QLD suburb and the typical Australian suburb.

Wandal Population

3,949 residents at the 2021 Census.

Wandal Median Income & Rent

Median Income
$803/wk
$41,756 per year
Ranked 3,580 of 14,663
Median Rent
$270/wk
$1,170 per month
Ranked 5,664 of 14,663
Median Age
40years
2 years older than the national median
Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg household size: 2.3 · 0.8 per bedroom

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

Wandal Rent Prices & Affordability

19% of median household income goes on median rent

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

Household income $1,447/wk
Median rent $270/wk
Rent to income 18.7%

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

Median rent in Wandal against your income

About $6,270 a month
Median rent $270/wk
Left after rent $1,177/wk
Rent share 18.7%

Wandal Schools

15
schools nearby
7
government
953
avg ICSEA score
8,072
total students
The Rockhampton Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 1,472 students
1069
ICSEA
The Cathedral College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,357 students
1031
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 366 students
1026
ICSEA
Rockhampton Girls Grammar School Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 405 students
1022
ICSEA
Emmaus College Catholic
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,320 students
997
ICSEA
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Catholic
Primary · Prep-6 · 341 students
990
ICSEA
Kingsley College Independent
Combined · Prep-12 · 274 students
966
ICSEA
The Hall State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 309 students
936
ICSEA
Rockhampton Special School Government
Combined · Prep-12 · 103 students
925
ICSEA
Rockhampton State High School Government
Secondary · 7-12 · 1,256 students
910
ICSEA
Crescent Lagoon State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 362 students
903
ICSEA
Allenstown State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 296 students
884
ICSEA
Park Avenue State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 163 students
864
ICSEA
Depot Hill State School Government
Primary · Prep-6 · 48 students
819
ICSEA
The Rockhampton Grammar School - Quarry Street Campus Independent
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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Wandal Map

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Wandal, Queensland: 23.3687°S, 150.4927°E

Wandal Circle size: offences per 1,000 residents Schools (15)

People in Wandal

Demographics

Gender Split

Male 48.5% (1,916) Female 51.5% (2,032)

Population Density

1,098
people per km²
3,949 people · 3.6 km²

Households

2.3
Avg household size
0.8
Persons per bedroom
$1,988
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
1.5%
England
1.4%
Philippines
0.9%
India
0.8%
South Africa
0.6%
Netherlands
0.3%
Scotland
0.3%

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

Most common languages at home other than English

Malayalam
0.4%
Tagalog
0.4%
Mandarin
0.2%
Nepali
0.2%
Cantonese
0.2%
Vietnamese
0.2%
German
0.2%

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

Ancestry

English
41.7%
Australian
41.3%
Irish
12.3%
Scottish
12.2%
German
7.3%
Australian Aboriginal
6.1%
Filipino
1.6%
Italian
1.6%
Dutch
1.2%
New Zealander
0.9%
Chinese
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

No religion
38.2%
Catholic
24.9%
Anglican
12.7%
Not stated
6.8%
Uniting Church
5.1%
Presbyterian and Reformed
2.9%
Christian (other)
2.5%
Baptist
1.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G14 Religion by SAL

Indigenous Population

6.9%
Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander

Source: ABS Census 2021, G07 Indigenous Status by SAL

Marital Status

Married
37.9% 1,253
Separated
3.9% 129
Divorced
10.6% 350
Widowed
7.7% 254
Never married
39.9% 1,316

Source: ABS Census 2021, G05 Marital Status by SAL

Family Structure

Couple: children under 15
36.6%
Couple: no children
28.8%
Couple: no children under 15
13.4%
One parent: children under 15
12.3%
One parent: no children under 15
8.9%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G29 Family Composition by SAL

Household Size

1 person
33.3%
2 persons
34.4%
3 persons
13.6%
4 persons
12.4%
5 persons
4.5%
6+ persons
1.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G35 Household Size by SAL

Homes in Wandal

Housing Tenure

Of the 1,628 occupied private dwellings in Wandal at the 2021 Census, 32.5% were rented, 27.9% owned outright and 35.7% owned with a mortgage.

Other tenure type
2.1% 35 dwellings
Owned outright
27.9% 454 dwellings
Owned with mortgage
35.7% 581 dwellings
Rented
32.5% 529 dwellings
Tenure type not stated
1.7% 27 dwellings

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

Dwelling Types

Separate house
94.2%
Semi-detached (1 storey)
3.7%
Semi-detached (2+ storey)
2.0%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G36 Dwelling Structure by SAL

Number of Bedrooms

1 bedroom
7.4%
2 bedrooms
23.6%
3 bedrooms
44.2%
4 bedrooms
19.3%
5 bedrooms
4.1%
6+ bedrooms
1.4%

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

Monthly Mortgage Repayments

$0-$299/mo
4.3%
$300-$449/mo
3.7%
$450-$599/mo
1.9%
$600-$799/mo
5.0%
$800-$999/mo
11.5%
$1,000-$1,399/mo
32.7%
$1,400-$1,799/mo
22.1%
$1,800-$2,399/mo
13.0%
$2,400-$2,999/mo
2.6%
$3,000-$3,999/mo
3.3%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G38 Mortgage Repayment by SAL

Car Ownership

0 vehicles
8.1%
1 vehicle
40.3%
2 vehicles
35.5%
3 vehicles
10.3%
4+ vehicles
5.9%

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

Work, income and education in Wandal

Employment

Employed full-time
41.4% 1,223 people
Employed part-time
19.1% 565 people
Unemployed
3.1% 91 people
Not in labour force
36.4% 1,077 people

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

Occupation

Professionals
32.3%
Technicians & Trade Workers
20.0%
Community & Personal Service
13.1%
Clerical & Administrative
10.3%
Managers
9.7%
Labourers
5.6%
Machinery Operators & Drivers
5.4%
Sales Workers
3.7%

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

Weekly Household Income

Nil/Negative/wk
1.8%
$1-$149/wk
0.5%
$150-$299/wk
1.6%
$300-$399/wk
3.0%
$400-$499/wk
7.2%
$500-$649/wk
7.3%
$650-$799/wk
7.5%
$800-$999/wk
7.1%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
7.7%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
8.5%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
5.8%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.1%
$2,000-$2,499/wk
12.4%
$2,500-$2,999/wk
6.1%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
7.0%
$3,500-$3,999/wk
3.6%
$4,000+/wk
7.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G33 Household Income by SAL

Personal Weekly Income Distribution

$0 or less/wk
8.7%
$1-$149/wk
3.5%
$150-$299/wk
5.3%
$300-$399/wk
4.9%
$400-$499/wk
3.6%
$500-$649/wk
4.0%
$650-$799/wk
9.9%
$800-$999/wk
11.3%
$1,000-$1,249/wk
11.0%
$1,250-$1,499/wk
9.7%
$1,500-$1,749/wk
7.6%
$1,750-$1,999/wk
5.9%
$2,000-$2,999/wk
10.7%
$3,000-$3,499/wk
1.8%
$3,500+/wk
2.1%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G17 Personal Income by SAL

How People Get to Work

Car (driver)
73.0%
Did not go to work
12.1%
Car (passenger)
6.5%
Walked only
3.3%
Taxi/Rideshare
1.0%
Bus
0.9%
Bicycle
0.9%
Other
0.8%
Motorbike/Scooter
0.7%
Truck
0.7%

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

Education Level

Year 12 or equivalent
58.1%
Year 10 or equivalent
28.7%
Year 11 or equivalent
7.5%
Year 9 or equivalent
5.7%

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
43.2%
Bachelor Degree
28.3%
Advanced Diploma/Diploma
15.3%
Postgraduate Degree
5.7%
Certificate I/II
3.9%
Graduate Diploma/Certificate
3.6%

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

Field of Study

Health
19.9%
Engineering
19.4%
Management & Commerce
16.4%
Society & Culture
14.4%
Education
10.1%
Food, Hospitality & Personal Services
6.5%
Architecture & Building
6.0%
Agriculture & Environment
2.4%
Natural & Physical Sciences
2.3%
Information Technology
1.4%
Creative Arts
1.3%

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

School & University Attendance

Primary: Government
21.7%
Primary: Catholic
17.9%
Secondary: Government
15.5%
Secondary: Catholic
15.4%
Vocational Education
11.0%
Pre-school
7.8%
Secondary: Other Non-Govt
6.8%
Primary: Other Non-Govt
3.9%

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
85.9%
Has need for assistance
8.7%
Need for assistance not stated
5.5%

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

Long-term Health Conditions

Mental health
489
Arthritis
166
Heart disease
138
Asthma
134
Lung condition
132
Diabetes
104
Stroke
56
Kidney disease
56
Cancer
51
Dementia
17

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

Unpaid Carers

Provided unpaid assistance
12.3% 377
Did not provide
87.7% 2,700

Source: ABS Census 2021, G25 Unpaid Assistance by SAL

Volunteering

Volunteer
15.7% 484
Not a volunteer
84.3% 2,602

Source: ABS Census 2021, G23 Voluntary Work by SAL

Military Service

Current ADF: Reserves
0.2% 5
Previously served
4.3% 133
Never served
95.6% 2,965

Source: ABS Census 2021, G22 ADF Service by SAL

Children Ever Born

No children
32.2%
1 child
13.6%
2 children
27.2%
3 children
17.5%
4 children
7.3%
5+ children
2.2%

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

When Migrants Arrived

Before 1951
8
1951: 1960
16
1961: 1970
21
1971: 1980
27
1981: 1990
38
1991: 2000
25
2001: 2010
81
2011: 2015
38
2016
15
2017
14
2018
9
2019
14
2020
16
2021
4

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

Population Mobility

18.0%
moved in the last year
41.0%
moved in the last 5 years
4.7%
unemployment rate (Census)
61.3%
labour force participation

Source: ABS Census 2021, G43 Summary by SAL

Where Residents Moved From

Same address
3,018
Moved from QLD
507
Moved: same area (SA2)
96
Moved from overseas
24
Moved from VIC
14
Moved from WA
7
Moved from NSW
6
Moved from NT
5
Moved from ACT
4

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

Unpaid Domestic Work

Less than 5 hours
21.7%
5: 14 hours
30.0%
15: 29 hours
11.4%
30+ hours
8.8%
Did not do domestic work
28.1%

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

Family Blending

Intact family: no other children
76.3%
Step family: no other children
16.3%
Blended family: no other children
4.0%
Intact family: other children present
2.7%
Other couple: children only
0.8%

Source: ABS Census 2021, G31 Family Blending by SAL

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Suburbs near Wandal

The closest suburb to Wandal is Rockhampton City, 2.1 km away.

Rockhampton City
2.1 km away · income $635/wk · rent $250/wk
Park Avenue
2.3 km away · income $697/wk · rent $260/wk
West Rockhampton
2.5 km away · income $724/wk · rent $258/wk
The Range (Qld)
2.6 km away · income $842/wk · rent $320/wk
Allenstown
3.2 km away · income $701/wk · rent $250/wk
Kawana
3.5 km away · income $722/wk · rent $255/wk

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Frequently Asked Questions About Wandal

What is the population of Wandal QLD?

The population of Wandal QLD is 3,949 according to the ABS Census 2021. The suburb has a population density of 1,098 people per km². Wandal is ranked #1,944 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.

What is the median income in Wandal?

The median personal income in Wandal QLD is $803 per week, or $41,756 per year. The median household income is $1,447 per week. Family income is $1,988 per week. Wandal is ranked #3,580 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.

How much is rent in Wandal?

Median rent in Wandal QLD is $270 per week ($1,170 per month). Rent represents 18.7% of household income, which is considered affordable. Wandal ranks #5,664 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.

What are mortgage repayments in Wandal?

The median monthly mortgage repayment in Wandal QLD is $1,300. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.

What is the median age in Wandal?

The median age in Wandal QLD is 40 years. This is older than the national median age of 38 years.

Is Wandal a good suburb to live in?

Wandal is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 3,949. The median income is $803/wk, which is above the typical QLD suburb ($747/wk). Rent affordability is rated as affordable (18.7% 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: 32979. All dollar figures in AUD.