Wacol
QLD 4076 • Greater Brisbane
About Wacol
Wacol is a large semi-industrial suburb located approximately 20 kilometres south-west of Brisbane CBD within the Brisbane City Council area. Covering over 17 square kilometres, the suburb is primarily known as an institutional and employment precinct, home to several major correctional and detention facilities as well as the Queensland Police Academy, which significantly shapes the resident population profile. The suburb's demographics reflect a predominantly institutional community, with a strongly male-skewed population and a median age of 35.
Beyond its institutional facilities, Wacol contains industrial and logistics precincts and borders more residential suburbs of Greater Brisbane. The suburb is served by Wacol railway station on the Springfield/Ipswich rail lines, providing direct access to Brisbane CBD in under 40 minutes and connecting the precinct to the wider South East Queensland transport network. While Wacol is not a conventional residential destination, its location along major transport corridors and its employment base as an institutional and light-industrial precinct give it an important role within the broader Brisbane metropolitan area.
Wacol falls under postcode 4076 and is governed by Brisbane Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Inala electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Translink Bus Routes — Brisbane CBD (Roma Street) 40-50 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Ipswich Motorway and Centenary Highway provide arterial road access to Brisbane; Wacol station on Springfield/Ipswich lines
Wacol is an institutional and industrial precinct with no significant retail or services; a car is essential for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Winslow Street
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Orford Drive
Housing 2021 Census
26 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. New Zealand 219
- 2. England 81
- 3. Vietnam 38
- 4. Philippines 32
- 5. Fiji 18
- 6. India 17
- 7. South Africa 15
- 8. China 14
- 9. Malaysia 14
- 10. Papua New Guinea 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)