Point Vernon, QLD 4437
Salt air, easy pace, and the beach a short walk from most front doors.
- Waterfront
- $340/wk Median
- 25.2% Renters
Point Vernon Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 5.7k
- Median age
- 52
- Median weekly rent
- $340
- To the CBD
- 47km
- Walkability
- 9.2
- Schools within 3 km
- 4
ABS 2021 Census
Point Vernon Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Work & Connectivity
Good fibre coverage and a growing number of co-working spaces make this a popular choice for renters working from home.
Fitness & Outdoors
An active local culture shows up early — running groups, outdoor bootcamps and a steady stream of cyclists on the main roads at sunrise.
Signature Spotlight
Coastal Lifestyle
Point Vernon sits among Wide Bay's coastal renter pockets, where the rhythm of the week runs around the water — early swims, weekend walks along the foreshore, and a noticeably relaxed pace compared to the inner city. With 5,718 residents and a solid minority renter share (25.2%), it's a well-established part of the Wide Bay rental market.
Around Point Vernon
Point Vernon Parade
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
Point Vernon Point
A local stretch of coastline popular with residents for early swims and evening walks.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Point Vernon
Real questions renters ask before moving to Point Vernon.
Is Point Vernon walkable?
Point Vernon carries a walkability score of 9.2/10 — daily errands and a lot of local life happen comfortably on foot.
Is Point Vernon a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Point Vernon has a 25.2% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a solid minority share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
Is Point Vernon family-friendly for renters?
Point Vernon has around 4 school options within 3km, and families renting here tend to value the balance of space and access to schools. At $340/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Wide Bay.
How far is Point Vernon from the Wide Bay CBD?
Point Vernon is approximately 5km from the Wide Bay CBD. Public transport links are workable if not fast — allow extra time during peak periods.
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