Wacol

City in Queensland, Australia

Overview

Wacol is a suburban area located in the southwestern outskirts of Brisbane, Queensland. Known for its mix of residential, industrial, and institutional facilities, it offers green parks and convenient transport connections, appealing to families, workers, and those seeking suburban quietude.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Australia
State
Queensland
Population
4,253
Time Zone
Australia/Brisbane
Coordinates
-27.58°, 152.93°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
72
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,433
Local Cost
$1,765
Local Income
$2,900
Cashless
95
English
98
Temperature
21.1°C
Summer Avg
25.0°C
Winter Avg
16.6°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
5.6°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
1099 mm
Internet Speed
321 Mbps
Upload
12 Mbps
Latency
49 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
8
Transport
63
Walk Score
63
Footways
125.0
Airport
BNE
Distance
28 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.