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Wongaling Beach suburb profile

Wongaling Beach is a relaxed coastal village on Queensland's tropical north coast, set along a long sandy foreshore with direct views across the water to Dunk Island and lush rainforest rising behind the town. The suburb has a laid-back, holiday-atmosphere that attracts families, retirees and people who prize outdoor living, with mornings on the esplanade, fishing and reef trips forming part of the rhythm. Housing ranges from timber cottages and low-rise holiday units to newer homes tucked into tropical gardens. The village strip provides cafes, basic shops and a foreshore park, while regional centres are a short drive away for broader services.

Wongaling Beach property market performance

Current median dwelling price$521,250Past 3 months

Property growth+0.4%Past 12 months

Wongaling Beach sees relatively few recent property sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show unit values rose a solid 6.4% over the last 12 months, while house values declined a solid 5.7% over the same period.

Over the last 3 months there were five house sales and two unit sales. Houses sold in a median of 70 days compared with 92 days for units, so houses sold faster.

The rental market in Wongaling Beach averaged $570 for houses and $450 for units over the last 12 months. House rents edged up a slight 0.9% while unit rents rose a solid 5.9% over the last 12 months, so unit rents grew faster.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
N/AN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
-5.7%6.4%
Sold
Past 3 months
52
Median days on market
Past 12 months
7092
Average rent
Past 12 months
$570$450
Change in rent
Past 12 months
0.9%5.9%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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Wongaling Beach demographics

Wongaling Beach is a community of 1,323 people, with a median age of 48. The typical household earns $1,256 a week, about $65,312 a year.

Family types are dominated by couples: couple families without children are the largest group at 54.1%, and together with couple families with children (28.2%) they make up 82.3% of families. One-parent families account for 15.1% and other families 2.6%.

In Wongaling Beach just over two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied (68.1%): 43.3% are owned outright and 24.8% are owned with a mortgage, while 31.9% are rented.

Suburbs near Wongaling Beach

Some popular suburbs near Wongaling Beach include:

  • South Mission Beach: Laid-back seaside village with beachfront and rainforest backdrop.
  • Mission Beach: Long sandy shoreline with tropical views across the Coral Sea.
  • Hull Heads: Quiet small community beside mangroves and low dunes.
  • Tully Heads: River-front hamlet known for fishing, estuary access and tidal flats.
  • Kurrimine Beach: Beachside township with a protected foreshore and native bushland.

How does Wongaling Beach compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: Wongaling Beach’s median house price is 1.0% higher than South Mission Beach’s.
  • House price growth: Property prices in nearby South Mission Beach have risen 24.1% more than in Wongaling Beach over the past year.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in Wongaling Beach are selling 6.7% faster than in South Mission Beach.

Choose the right real estate agents in Wongaling Beach

Currently, there are 11 real estate agents working in Wongaling Beach—but not all agents deliver the same results. The right agent could make a huge difference to your final sale price.

Only 5 out of these 11 agents sold 88.7% of all properties in Wongaling Beach over the past year. Choosing one of these top-performing agents means tapping into proven expertise for a better sale outcome.

Real estate agents in Wongaling Beach typically charge a commission of 2.5% to 3.13%. Negotiating a fair commission rate and the right structure can motivate your agent to work even harder, helping you sell for more and potentially saving you thousands of dollars.

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