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Wharps

QLD 4850 • Queensland

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
110.24 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural
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About Wharps

Wharps is a rural locality in the Hinchinbrook Shire of North Queensland, situated in the broad coastal lowlands near the Herbert River valley, approximately 15 kilometres from Ingham. The locality is nestled amid the productive agricultural landscape of the Hinchinbrook region, an area famed for its extensive sugarcane plantations and tropical climate. With virtually no permanent population recorded at census, Wharps is essentially a farming locality consisting of rural landholdings, cane fields, and scattered rural infrastructure. The surrounding region is one of the most significant sugarcane-growing areas in Australia.

The Hinchinbrook area surrounding Wharps offers a lush tropical setting with access to World Heritage-listed rainforest, the Cardwell Range, and the spectacular Hinchinbrook Island National Park. Ingham, the nearest service town, provides schools, shopping, healthcare, and the services typical of a North Queensland rural town with a strong Italian-Australian cultural heritage. Life in the Wharps area is shaped by the rhythms of the sugar season, with the Herbert River Valley's cane crush a dominant feature of local life from June to December. The locality is attractive to those working in agriculture who value tropical living away from urban centres.

Wharps falls under postcode 4850 and is governed by the Hinchinbrook Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4850
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hinchinbrook
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-18.55°, 146.50°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
110.24 km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4850

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4850, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,617
Median 2023–24
$53,867
▲ 23.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,538

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4850; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
110 km
By Train
No local rail; Spirit of Queensland stops at Ingham (~15 km away)
By Car (Peak)
1.5 hr to Townsville
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5 hr to Townsville

🛣️ Very remote rural locality; car is the only practical transport option

Walkability Car-Dependent

No services within locality; private vehicle essential for all journeys

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
0
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Hinchinbrook Local Government Area, which contains Wharps. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
553.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 29.5%
Motor vehicle theft
267.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 46.8%
Non-FV assault
2,052.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 378.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
214.1 / 100k
2yr Up 25.3% 10yr Down 38.2%
View all offence categories for Hinchinbrook →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wharps QLD located? +

Wharps is a rural locality in Hinchinbrook Shire, North Queensland, situated near the Herbert River valley approximately 15 kilometres from the town of Ingham.

What is the area around Wharps known for? +

The Hinchinbrook region around Wharps is known for its extensive sugarcane farms, tropical rainforest, and the spectacular World Heritage-listed Hinchinbrook Island National Park.

Is there public transport to Wharps QLD? +

There is no public transport within Wharps. The nearest major transport hub is Ingham, approximately 15 km away, which has limited coach services and is served by the Spirit of Queensland long-distance rail service.

Is Wharps a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wharps is part of the Hinchinbrook LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.