Point Vernon
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Point Vernon, QLD 4655.
About Point Vernon
Welcome to Point Vernon
Point Vernon sits on the northern edge of Hervey Bay in Queensland's Fraser Coast region, its foreshore looking out across the calm waters towards K'gari (Fraser Island). It's one of the bay's original settled pockets, and that history shows in the leafy, established feel of its streets, a world away from the newer estates further inland.
With a median age of 52 and a population of 5,718, Point Vernon has long appealed to retirees and downsizers drawn to its unhurried pace and water views, though its mix of housing and proximity to Pialba and Scarness means families and lifestyle buyers are increasingly part of the picture too.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Point Vernon revolves around the water. The foreshore reserve and its walking path are popular for early morning strolls and fishing off the rock wall, and the calm, sheltered bay makes it a favourite for swimming and paddling rather than surf. For dining and a bit more buzz, residents head a short distance around the coast to the Esplanade at Scarness and Torquay, where the bulk of Hervey Bay's cafes, pubs and seafood restaurants are clustered, while Pialba covers the more everyday café and takeaway needs closer to home.
Shopping
Pialba, immediately to the south, functions as Hervey Bay's commercial heart and gives Point Vernon residents easy access to supermarkets, specialty stores and the Stockland Hervey Bay shopping centre. It means day-to-day shopping trips are short, while bigger retail outings can be combined with a visit to the cafes and shops along the Esplanade.
Getting around
Point Vernon is well placed for a coastal suburb, with Urraween and Eli Waters nearby giving quick access to the Bruce Highway approaches and the broader Hervey Bay road network. Most trips around the bay, whether to Pialba, Scarness or Urraween's schools and services, are a matter of minutes by car. Hervey Bay Airport, on the southern side of town, provides regular flights to Brisbane and beyond, useful for the area's many retirees and part-time residents with family further afield.
Schools & families
While Point Vernon itself is a smaller, quieter suburb, families have good options close by, with Urraween and the wider Hervey Bay area offering a range of primary and secondary schools. The suburb's own population skews older, so much of the day-to-day community feel centres on retirees and long-term locals, but its foreshore parks and calm waters make it an easy, safe spot for grandchildren and visiting families too.
Parks & recreation
The Point Vernon foreshore reserve is the standout, a long stretch of parkland and shaded picnic spots running along the water's edge, popular for fishing, walking and watching the sunset over the bay. Nearby Vernon and Eli Waters add further green space and sporting facilities, rounding out a suburb that, despite its modest size, has plenty of room to get outside.
The property market
Point Vernon's housing stock is overwhelmingly detached homes, with current listings running at 96% houses, 3% land and just 1% townhouses, reflecting its established, low-density character. The median house price sits at $815,000, after growth of 11.6% recently, a sign that the suburb's foreshore position and relative rarity of stock continue to draw buyer interest. Median rent of $650 a week points to solid demand from tenants too, whether downsizers testing the area out or families wanting a foothold near the water. Compared with neighbouring Pialba, Scarness and Urraween, Point Vernon tends to command a premium for its direct bay frontage and quieter, more established streets.
Market snapshot
Point Vernon property market
Median sale price
$815k
House · 4 bed
Median rent
$650
per week
Gross rental yield
4.1%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$680k
Median
$815k
Premium
$1.30m
Days on market
25
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
85
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +9.8% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · House
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Point Vernon by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Point Vernon, QLD 4655.
Population
5,718
residents (2021)
Median age
52
years
Household income
$1,077
median, per week
Median rent
$340
per week
Median mortgage
$1,300
per month
Mortgage / income
28%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Point Vernon
$839k
33 Saunders Street
Sold ~July 2026
$855k
16 Harselaar Drive
Sold ~July 2026
$270k
5/26 Corser Street
Sold ~July 2026
$550k
1/23 Murphy Street
Sold ~July 2026
$669k
29 Martin Street
Sold ~July 2026
$825k
50 Long Street
Sold ~July 2026
$920k
14 Austin Court
Sold ~July 2026
$789k
69 Corfield Street
Sold ~July 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Point Vernon suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Point Vernon?
The median house price in Point Vernon, QLD is $815k for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 11.6%.
How much is rent in Point Vernon?
The median weekly rent in Point Vernon is around $650 per week.
Is Point Vernon a good place to live?
Point Vernon is a coastal suburb in the Fraser Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. Point Vernon is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 5,718.
What is the population of Point Vernon?
Point Vernon has a population of 5,718 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 52.
How long do homes take to sell in Point Vernon?
Properties in Point Vernon take around 25 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Point Vernon?
Entry-level properties in Point Vernon start around $680k, while premium homes reach $1.30m.
What suburbs are near Point Vernon?
Suburbs near Point Vernon include Vernon, Pialba, Eli Waters, Urraween and Scarness.
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