Wamuran
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Wamuran, QLD 4512.
About Wamuran
Welcome to Wamuran
Wamuran sits on the Moreton Bay hinterland, roughly an hour north of the Brisbane CBD, in the pineapple- and strawberry-growing country between the D'Aguilar Range and the Sunshine Coast motorway corridor. It's a rural community that has held onto its farming identity even as acreage buyers and lifestyle seekers have discovered what it has to offer.
This is a suburb for people who want space – paddocks, sheds, room for horses or a hobby farm – without giving up a manageable commute to the city or the coast. With a population of just 3,374 and a median age of 43, Wamuran attracts families and semi-rural lifestylers more than first-home buyers chasing a unit or townhouse.
Lifestyle & character
Wamuran's identity is built around its agricultural roots. Pineapple and strawberry farms still dot the landscape, and the annual Pineapple Festival remains a highlight on the local calendar, drawing visitors from across the region. The pace here is unhurried, and daily life tends to revolve around the local school, sporting clubs and the rhythms of the farming calendar rather than a bustling main street.
For those craving more café culture or bigger shopping centres, nearby Caboolture and the Sunshine Coast are within easy reach, meaning locals get the best of both worlds: quiet acreage living with urban conveniences never too far away.
Schools & families
Wamuran State School anchors the community and is the natural hub for many local families, offering a small-town schooling experience with the kind of community involvement that larger suburban schools rarely match. Families after secondary options typically look to campuses in Caboolture or Woodford, both a short drive away.
The suburb's demographic profile, with a median age of 43, points to a mix of established families and older residents who've chosen the acreage lifestyle for its space and privacy rather than proximity to schools alone.
Getting around
Wamuran doesn't have a rail line running through it, so a car is essential for daily life. The D'Aguilar Highway connects the suburb to Caboolture in one direction and Woodford and the D'Aguilar Range in the other, while Caboolture itself provides access to the North Coast rail line for those commuting into Brisbane.
Neighbouring Wamuran Basin and Bracalba share this same rural, road-dependent character, and travel between the surrounding acreage communities is straightforward, if unavoidably car-based.
Housing & architecture
Housing in Wamuran is overwhelmingly detached and acreage-oriented, with current listings running at 97% houses and just 3% land, reflecting a market where established homes on larger blocks dominate over vacant lots. Expect a mix of classic Queenslanders, brick-and-tile homesteads and newer rural-residential builds, many set well back from the road on multi-acre parcels with sheds, dams or paddocks.
Buyers here are typically after land size and separation from neighbours rather than architectural uniformity, which gives the suburb a varied, individual streetscape from property to property.
The property market
Wamuran's median house price currently sits at $1.47 million, underpinned by its acreage lots and rural lifestyle appeal, and the market has shown strong momentum with house prices up 12.6% recently. That growth reflects continued demand from buyers priced out of, or simply seeking an alternative to, more built-up Moreton Bay suburbs closer to Brisbane.
With such a small population base and a market dominated by established houses rather than land releases, supply in Wamuran tends to be limited, which can add to competitive pressure whenever quality acreage listings come up. Buyers comparing options often look at neighbouring Wamuran Basin and Bracalba, which offer a similar rural feel and are worth weighing up alongside Wamuran itself.
Market snapshot
Wamuran property market
Median sale price
$1.47m
House · 4 bed
Median rent
—
per week
Gross rental yield
—
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$1.16m
Median
$1.47m
Premium
$2.10m
Days on market
27
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
19
Median sold price trend · House 4 bed
Compound growth +14.2% / yr over 4 yrs
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Wamuran by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Wamuran, QLD 4512.
Population
3,374
residents (2021)
Median age
43
years
Household income
$2,105
median, per week
Median rent
$345
per week
Median mortgage
$2,000
per month
Mortgage / income
22%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Education
Schools in Wamuran
Government school catchment
Recent results
Recently sold in Wamuran
$2.70m
227-237 Scurr Road
Sold ~July 2026
$820k
82 Station Road
Sold ~June 2026
$1.93m
52-54 Glenarba Court
Sold ~June 2026
$1.93m
5 Campbells Pocket Road
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
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Properties & amenities in Wamuran
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Price map around Wamuran
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Common questions
Wamuran suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Wamuran?
The median house price in Wamuran, QLD is $1.47m for a 4-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 12.6%.
Is Wamuran a good place to live?
Wamuran is a rural town and locality in the City of Moreton Bay, Queensland, Australia. Wamuran is an established residential suburb in QLD, with a population of around 3,374 and 1 school in the area.
What is the population of Wamuran?
Wamuran has a population of 3,374 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 43.
What schools are in Wamuran?
There is 1 school in or near Wamuran, including Wamuran State School.
How long do homes take to sell in Wamuran?
Properties in Wamuran take around 27 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Wamuran?
Entry-level properties in Wamuran start around $1.16m, while premium homes reach $2.10m.
What suburbs are near Wamuran?
Suburbs near Wamuran include Wamuran Basin and Bracalba.
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