Wattle Range's boundaries were created on 18 December 1997 for the local established name which is derived from the Wattle Range Community Centre which is located in the adjoining locality of Wattle Range East. The locality's boundaries align with following existing roads and drains. Clay Wells Road, and Lde Road (sic) to the north, a section of the Grey Riddoch Drain to the north-east, Manga Road to the east, the Reedy Creek B13 Drain and the Mount Burr Road in the south, and O'neills Lane to the west.