Wulguru QLD

Postcode 4811 · Townsville LGA

Wulguru is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Townsville local government area (postcode 4811). With a population of 4,389, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $75K per year, with an average household size of 2.4 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are Australian, English, Irish.

The median house price in Wulguru is $375,000, having grown strongly 5.5% over the past year. Units have a median price of $290,000 (-3.3% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $495. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 6.9%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,300.

Wulguru is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 827, which is well below the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Townsville LGA is higher than average at 10,770 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, Wulguru offers a gross rental yield of 6.9%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($375K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.0x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +5.5% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield6.9% High Yield
Price vs State$375K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability5.0x Affordable
Price Momentum+5.5% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$56,865
Mean Income$63,599
Earners3,166
YoY Change+2.9%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage3/10
Education2/10
Economic2/10
Disadvantage2/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$375K
5.5% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$290K
-3.3% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$290
POPULATION
4,389
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.4
HH Income /wk$1,446
Personal Income /wk$747
Mortgage /mth$1,300
CRIME (Townsville LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)10,770
Total Incidents10,770
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA827
Total Students212
Government1
Wulguru State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 827
Data: 2024