Moving to Wamuran QLD 4512
What the official numbers say about living in Wamuran — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $345 a week, against a median household income of $2,105 a week.
About 87% of homes are owner-occupied and 12% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Wamuran grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (2,850 → 3,374 people).
Around 85% of households are families, averaging 3.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, South Africa; most spoken languages besides English: Vietnamese, Mandarin, Italian.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Wamuran scores a little above the national average (decile 6 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (75% of workers), while 19% work from home.
Nearest train station: Elimbah, 8.3 km north-east.
Nearest airport: Caloundra Airport, 35.3 km north-east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 50 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 3 cafes & restaurants · 1 supermarket · 1 park — see them all on the Wamuran profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Wamuran State School 800 m
Groceries: IGA 600 m
Parks and reserves: H & J Walters Recreation Area 1.5 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Wamuran, most often seen first: Lewin's Honeyeater · Rainbow Lorikeet · Laughing Kookaburra · Willie Wagtail · Grey Fantail · Noisy Miner.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Wamuran, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wamuran here | 3,374 | — | 6/10 | 41% |
| Bellmere | 6,588 | — | 2/10 | 35% |
| Upper Caboolture | 5,087 | — | 4/10 | 30% |
| Elimbah | 4,290 | — | 6/10 | 62% |
| D'aguilar | 1,474 | — | 3/10 | 36% |
| Caboolture | 29,534 | — | 1/10 | 36% |
| Delaneys Creek | 1,366 | — | 5/10 | 40% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Moreton Bay — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Longman — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4512 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Wamuran profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $345 a week, and about 12% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 18% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 2,850 people to 3,374. It sits about 50 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line, and Elimbah station is roughly 8.3 km away. Local government is Moreton Bay council, and the federal seat is Longman.
Weighing up alternatives?
Side-by-side: Wamuran vs Bellmere · Wamuran vs Upper Caboolture.
Nearby guides: Bellmere · Upper Caboolture · Elimbah · D'aguilar · Caboolture · Delaneys Creek.
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