Fraser Coast Regional Council

Araluen

QLD4570

Araluen at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

46.4k

Median age 46

The brief

What to know about Araluen.

Araluen (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.

Araluen has roughly 46,427 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Araluen 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Araluen's population at 46,427, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

46,427

Median age

46

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$295/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$251/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

46,427

Median age: 46

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Fraser Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

8,923

total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences1,483 (16.6%)
Offences Against Property1,335 (15.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)645 (7.2%)
Offences Against the Person422 (4.7%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order417 (4.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

65

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Araluen.

Local schools for Araluen

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Government School Catchment

Gympie West State School

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Two Mile State School

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James Nash State High School

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Frequently asked

About Araluen.

What is the Araluen postcode?
Araluen is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Araluen?
The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $251.
What schools are in Araluen?
There are 17 schools serving Araluen on this page, including Victory College, Gympie West State School, Two Mile State School.
How walkable is Araluen?
Araluen has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 65.
What suburbs are near Araluen?
Araluen is close to Banks Pocket, Tamaree, Two Mile, Gympie, Gympie Dc.
What is the population of Araluen?
Araluen has approximately 46,427 residents. The median age is 46.

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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