Queensland · Postcode 4512
Wamuran postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 51 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Wamuran at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Where Wamuran ranks: household income is in the top 25% of QLD suburbs.
ABS Census 2021 · SEIFA 2021Detailed comparison table
Wamuran vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Wamuran | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $2,105 +QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $345 ≈QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $2,000 +QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 43 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 6/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Wamuran is a locality 51 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4512. It falls within the Moreton Bay - North region. The local government area is Moreton Bay.
According to the 2021 Census, Wamuran has a population of 3,374 with a median age of 43. The median weekly household income is $2,105, above the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 81 (2.4% of residents).
Housing in Wamuran includes a median weekly rent of $345, median monthly mortgage repayment of $2,000, with 1,028 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 88.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Wamuran scores in decile 6 out of 10, which is around the national average.
Wamuran is served by Wamuran State School.
Wamuran is part of the Caboolture Hinterland statistical area in Queensland.
Wamuran details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4512 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,374 |
| Median Age | 43 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $2,105/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $771/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $345 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $2,000 |
| Average Household Size | 3 persons |
| Area | 68.4 km² |
| Population Density | 49/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,028 |
| Australian Citizens | 88.8% |
| Indigenous Population | 81 (2.4%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 6/10 (average) |
| Latitude | -27.035887 |
| Longitude | 152.86274 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 51 km |
| Region (SA4) | Moreton Bay - North |
| Area (SA3) | Caboolture Hinterland |
| Local Government | Moreton Bay |
| Federal Electorate | Longman |
| State Electorate | Glass House |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 605 (17.9%) |
| 15–24 years | 393 (11.6%) |
| 25–44 years | 750 (22.2%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,022 (30.3%) |
| 65+ years | 595 (17.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 290 (8.6%) |
| Asthma | 267 (7.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 154 (4.6%) |
| Diabetes | 148 (4.4%) |
| Cancer | 106 (3.1%) |
| Lung Condition | 65 (1.9%) |
| Dementia | 60 (1.8%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 12 (1.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 141 (13.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 384 (37.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 486 (47.5%) |
Schools in Wamuran
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in Wamuran. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near Wamuran
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.