Burke Shire Council
Augustus Downs
Augustus Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,739
Median age 26
The brief
What to know about Augustus Downs.
Augustus Downs (4830) sits in the Burke region of Queensland.
Augustus Downs has roughly 1,739 residents, with a young, transient 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.
Augustus Downs 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Augustus Downs's population at 1,739, with a median age of 26. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
1,739
Median age
26
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)
$123/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$105/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,739
Median age: 26
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Safety
Crime and safety.
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 Burke Shire 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.
26
total offences in 2026 across the Burke Shire Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Augustus Downs.
Frequently asked
About Augustus Downs.
- What is the Augustus Downs postcode?
- Augustus Downs is in the 4830 postcode, in QLD, in the Burke Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Augustus Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $123, for units it's $105.
- How walkable is Augustus Downs?
- Augustus Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Augustus Downs?
- Augustus Downs is close to Gangalidda, Nicholson, Doomadgee, Burketown.
- What is the population of Augustus Downs?
- Augustus Downs has approximately 1,739 residents. The median age is 26.
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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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