Wacol

QLD

Wacol is a growing suburb in QLD with 6,975 residents.

SA2 code: 310011276
State: QLD

Population

6,975

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+16.5%

3yr: +8.4% · 10yr: +20.2%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$290/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,204/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Wacol (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +8.4%5yr: +16.5%10yr: +20.2%Total: +42.1%

Population grew from 4,909 to 6,975 over 24 years, averaging 1.5% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 26.3%

Almost entirely detached houses (87.2%), rental-heavy (58.5% renting), built for families (76% are 3 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 87%

761 houses107 townhouses5 apartments

Tenure

Owned 19%

Mortgage 22%

Renting 59%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

9 (1.0%)

2 bed

58 (6.7%)

3 bed

651 (75.7%)

4 bed

108 (12.6%)

5 bed

25 (2.9%)

6+ bed