Moving to Widgee QLD 4570
What the official numbers say about living in Widgee — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $280 a week, against a median household income of $1,223 a week.
About 90% of homes are owner-occupied and 9% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Widgee grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (788 → 862 people).
Around 73% of households are families, averaging 2.5 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: England, New Zealand, Germany; most spoken languages besides English: German, Thai, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Widgee scores below the national average (decile 2 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (82% of workers), while 17% work from home.
Nearest airport: Gympie Airport, 27.9 km east.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 151 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 1 school · 2 parks — see them all on the Widgee profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Widgee State School 1.6 km
Parks and reserves: Webb Park 1.4 km · Marg McIntosh Park 2.6 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Widgee, most often seen first: Scaly-breasted Lorikeet · Torresian Crow · Double-barred Finch · Brown Honeyeater · Lewin's Honeyeater · Rainbow Bee-eater.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Widgee, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Widgee here | 862 | — | 2/10 | 49% |
| The Palms | 1,083 | — | 2/10 | 45% |
| Pie Creek | 1,137 | — | 4/10 | 20% |
| Curra | 2,104 | — | 1/10 | 58% |
| Chatsworth | 1,353 | — | 2/10 | 36% |
| Southside | 6,312 | — | 2/10 | 15% |
| Jones Hill | 1,135 | — | 4/10 | 19% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be Gympie — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Wide Bay — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4570 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Widgee profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $280 a week, and about 9% of homes here are rented.
The population grew 9% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 788 people to 862. It sits about 151 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is Gympie council, and the federal seat is Wide Bay.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: The Palms · Pie Creek · Curra · Chatsworth · Southside · Jones Hill.
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