Moving to Point Vernon QLD 4655
What the official numbers say about living in Point Vernon — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $340 a week, against a median household income of $1,077 a week.
About 74% of homes are owner-occupied and 26% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Point Vernon grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (5,691 → 5,718 people).
Around 70% of households are families, averaging 2.3 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: German, Tagalog, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Point Vernon scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (88% of workers), while 9% work from home.
Nearest bus interchange: Central Ave at Stockland Hervey Bay, Urraween, 3.9 km south-east.
Nearest airport: Hervey Bay Airport, 9.6 km south-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 247 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 6 schools · 1 cafe or restaurant · 1 supermarket · 19 parks · 2 beaches — see them all on the Point Vernon profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Pialba State School 3 km · Hervey Bay State High School 3.2 km · Xavier Catholic College 3.4 km · Yarrilee State School 3.9 km · St James Lutheran Collage 4.6 km · Hervey Bay Christian Academy 4.7 km
Groceries: Friendly Grocer Point Vernon 1.3 km
Parks and reserves: Point Vernon Foreshore Reserve 300 m · Austin Court Park 300 m · Corser Street Drainage Reserve 400 m · Burton Court Park 500 m · Wattle Street Drainage Reserve 550 m · Banksia Street Drainage Reserve 600 m · Ian Drewe Memorial Park 750 m · Dougan Street Drainage Reserve 800 m
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Point Vernon, most often seen first: Australian White Ibis · White-faced Heron · Noisy Miner · Rainbow Lorikeet · Rainbow Bee-eater · Brahminy Kite.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Point Vernon, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Point Vernon here | 5,718 | — | 2/10 | 19% |
| Eli Waters | 3,758 | — | 2/10 | 29% |
| Pialba | 4,151 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Urraween | 7,951 | — | 2/10 | 11% |
| Scarness | 3,646 | — | 1/10 | 10% |
| Dundowran | 1,085 | — | 2/10 | 21% |
| Kawungan | 5,460 | — | 2/10 | 16% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Fraser Coast — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Hinkler — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4655 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Point Vernon profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $340 a week, and about 26% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 0% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 5,691 people to 5,718. It sits about 247 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Fraser Coast council, and the federal seat is Hinkler.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Point Vernon vs Eli Waters · Point Vernon vs Pialba.
Nearby guides: Eli Waters · Pialba · Urraween · Scarness · Dundowran · Kawungan.
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