Allingham at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.9k
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Allingham.
The postcode for Allingham is 4850 (QLD).
Allingham (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.
Allingham has roughly 10,923 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Allingham scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Allingham's population at 10,923, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
10,923
Median age
51
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
10,923
Median age: 51
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Allingham.
Local schools for Allingham
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Government School Catchment
Forrest Beach State School
Victoria Plantation State School
Halifax State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Allingham.
- What is the Allingham postcode?
- Allingham is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- Where is Allingham?
- Allingham is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- What is the average rent in Allingham?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- What schools are in Allingham?
- There are 11 schools serving Allingham on this page, including Forrest Beach State School, Victoria Plantation State School, Halifax State School.
- How walkable is Allingham?
- Allingham has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Allingham?
- Allingham is close to Forrest Beach, Taylors Beach, Braemeadows, Cordelia, Orient.
- What is the population of Allingham?
- The population of Allingham is approximately 10,923 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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