Wandoan Postcode
Queensland
Located in Queensland, Wandoan is a locality approximately 339 kilometres from Brisbane. The postcode for Wandoan is 4419, and residents use the 07 telephone area code.
According to the 2021 Census, Wandoan has a population of 666 (353 males, 322 females). The median age is 31 years.
The median weekly household income in Wandoan is $1,243, with a median personal income of $830 per week.
The median weekly rent is $160 and the median monthly mortgage repayment is $712.
In terms of birthplace, 90% of residents were born in Australia. The top overseas countries of birth are Other countries (21), Malaysia (15), and New Zealand (7).
71.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 9.9% speak another language.
The employment rate in Wandoan shows 281 people employed (207 full-time, 56 part-time), with an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
The most common occupations are labourers (39), technicians & trades (26), and managers (18).
On the ABS Socio-Economic Index (SEIFA), Wandoan has an IRSAD score of 875 placing it in decile 1 (most disadvantaged). This index measures relative advantage and disadvantage based on income, education, employment, occupation, and housing.
Wandoan covers an area of 730.7 square kilometres, giving it a population density of 1 persons per km².
Statistically, Wandoan sits within the Gladstone - Biloela area, part of the broader Fitzroy region. It falls under the Banana local government area.
The federal electorate for Wandoan is Maranoa (Rural).
Wandoan Details
| Postcode | 4419 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 666 |
| Median Age | 31 years |
| Median Household Income | $1,243/week |
| Median Personal Income | $830/week |
| Median Weekly Rent | $160 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage | $712 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 730.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 206 |
| Completed Year 12 | 32.1% |
| Australian Citizens | 70.0% |
| Indigenous Population | 47 (7.1%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 1/10 (most disadvantaged) |
| Latitude | -26.1238 |
| Longitude | 149.9642 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 339 km |
| Region (SA4) | Fitzroy |
| Area (SA3) | Gladstone - Biloela |
| Local Government | Banana |
| Federal Electorate | Maranoa |
Age Profile
| 0–14 years | 130 (19.5%) |
| 15–24 years | 73 (11.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 247 (37.1%) |
| 45–64 years | 136 (20.4%) |
| 65+ years | 78 (11.7%) |
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Mental Health | 43 (6.4%) |
| Arthritis | 14 (2.1%) |
| Diabetes | 13 (1.9%) |
| Heart Disease | 13 (1.9%) |
| Asthma | 12 (1.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 9 (1.3%) |
| Cancer | 7 (1.0%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 21 (10.2%) |
| 1 vehicle | 71 (34.6%) |
| 2 vehicles | 72 (35.1%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 41 (20.0%) |