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Wolvi

QLD 4570 • Queensland

521
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
71.43 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural

About Wolvi

Wolvi is a rural locality in Queensland's Gympie Region, situated approximately 24 kilometres east-north-east of Gympie and 190 kilometres north of Brisbane. Covering a large area of 71 square kilometres, it has a population of 521 residents spread across a sparsely settled, predominantly agricultural landscape in the Wide Bay hinterland. The locality takes its name from Mount Wolvi, a prominent natural feature in the area's south-east, and sits within a region characterised by farming properties, bushland, and small rural communities.

Life in Wolvi revolves around the land, with residents largely engaged in rural pursuits and small-scale farming. The locality offers a genuinely off-the-beaten-track lifestyle, with low population density and expansive rural vistas. Gympie provides the nearest full range of shops, schools, health services, and transport connections, accessible via local roads through the hinterland. The Wide Bay region offers access to the Cooloola section of the Great Sandy National Park, the Mary River corridor, and the Sunshine Coast hinterland, making Wolvi well-placed for those who value space, quiet, and a connection to the Queensland countryside.

Wolvi falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
71.43 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Gympie Approx. 25-35 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
190 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Gympie then Queensland Rail train to Brisbane (approx. 2.5-3 hrs total)
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75-2 hrs

🛣️ Car essential; Bruce Highway from Gympie is the main route to Brisbane

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Wolvi is a dispersed rural locality with no commercial services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
521
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wolvi known for? +

Wolvi is known as a quiet rural locality in Queensland's Gympie Region hinterland, dominated by farming properties and bushland. Mount Wolvi is the area's most prominent geographical feature. The locality offers a genuine off-grid rural lifestyle in the Wide Bay region.

How far is Wolvi from Gympie? +

Wolvi is approximately 24 kilometres east-north-east of Gympie, making it around a 25 to 35 minute drive. Gympie is the nearest town offering shops, schools, health services, and Queensland Rail connections.

Does Wolvi have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport service in Wolvi. Residents rely entirely on private vehicles. The nearest rail service is at Gympie North station, approximately 24 kilometres away on the Queensland Rail North Coast Line.

What is the population of Wolvi? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wolvi has a population of 521 people across a large area of approximately 71 square kilometres, giving it a very low population density of around 7 people per square kilometre.

Is Wolvi a good place to live? +

Wolvi suits those seeking a rural, semi-self-sufficient lifestyle with space, privacy, and a connection to the Queensland countryside. It is well-placed for access to the Sunshine Coast hinterland and national parks, though residents must be comfortable with limited services and car dependency for all daily needs.

What is the postcode for Wolvi? +

The postcode for Wolvi is 4570, shared with Gympie and several other localities in Queensland's Gympie Region.