Walkervale
QLD 4670 · Bundaberg
2,981 (2021) → 3,044 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Walkervale is a suburb in Bundaberg, QLD 4670, about 295km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Walkervale are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 12km inland. Walkervale has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 89/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4670 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (2.05%), New Zealand (1.88%), Philippines (0.84%), Germany (0.3%), Nepal (0.3%)
Top languages: Vietnamese (0.44%), Tagalog (0.37%), Thai (0.23%), Turkish (0.23%), Nepali (0.2%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:
Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Bundaberg local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 958 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- Walkervale State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 900
Nearby (within 10km)
- Bundaberg State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 1.1kmICSEA 944
- Y Schools Queensland - Moreton Bay (Kepnock Campus)Secondary · Independent · 1.1km
- Bundaberg South State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.3kmICSEA 882
- St John's Lutheran Primary SchoolPrimary · Independent · 1.5kmICSEA 1024
- St Mary's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.6kmICSEA 995
- Bundaberg Central State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 860
- Thabeban State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.8kmICSEA 858
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 1.9kmICSEA 1003
- Kepnock State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2kmICSEA 927
- St Patrick's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2kmICSEA 1029
- Bundaberg Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.1kmICSEA 961
- Norville State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.3kmICSEA 939
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Fitness paradise
Top 20% nationally — gyms, leisure centres, pools and sports fields all close by. Easy to stay active without travelling far.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Great outdoor access
Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Rich cultural scene
Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
Solid scene
Well above average for licensed venues — you won't struggle for a night out or a good meal.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Places of Worship
Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.
Source: OpenStreetMap
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Frequently asked questions about Walkervale
Is Walkervale safe?
Walkervale has a residential safety score of 89/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,934 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Walkervale from Brisbane CBD?
Walkervale is about 295.3 km from Brisbane CBD.
What schools are in Walkervale?
Walkervale has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 900 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Walkervale?
Walkervale has a transport score of 0/100.