Wandal
QLD 4700 • Rest of QLD
About Wandal
Wandal is a residential suburb of Rockhampton in Central Queensland, located approximately 4 kilometres north-west of the city centre. With a population of around 3,950, it covers 3.6 square kilometres on relatively flat terrain at just 14 metres elevation. The area was originally surveyed in the 1860s shortly after Rockhampton's founding, making it one of the city's older established suburbs. Wandal features green, tree-lined streets with a mix of traditional Queenslander homes and more modern housing.
The suburb offers a convenient lifestyle with Wandal shops providing everyday necessities, while the Rockhampton CBD is just a short drive away. Residents benefit from proximity to the Rockhampton Base Hospital, multiple primary and secondary schools both public and private, and local parks and sporting grounds. Wandal attracts families, hospital workers, and retirees who value its quiet streets, affordable housing, and close-to-town location without heavy through traffic. The local pub and restaurants add to the neighbourhood's friendly, community-oriented character.
Wandal falls under postcode 4700 and is governed by Rockhampton Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Rockhampton electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Sunbus Route 24 — Rockhampton CBD via Wandal Road 10-15 min
- Sunbus Route 25 — North Rockhampton / Berserker 15-20 min
Commute to Rockhampton CBD
🛣️ Regional suburb - most residents drive. Limited bus frequency outside peak hours.
Local shops and hospital are walkable from some areas, but most destinations require a car in this spread-out regional suburb.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cnr Denham and Agnes Streets
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Upper Dawson Road
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North Street Extended
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O'Connell Street
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335 Milman Road
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Port Curtis Road
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Archer Street
Housing Costs 2021 Census
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 60
- 2. England 55
- 3. Philippines 37
- 4. India 30
- 5. South Africa 23
- 6. Netherlands 11
- 7. Scotland 10
- 8. Nepal 9
- 9. Papua New Guinea 9
- 10. Vietnam 9
- 11. Canada 8
- 12. Germany 8
- 13. Singapore 7
- 14. Malaysia 5
- 15. Ireland 4
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)