Burdekin Shire Council
Ayr
Ayr at a glance
Median house
$267,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$215,000
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
8,603
Median age 44
About
Welcome to Ayr.
Ayr is a suburb in Queensland.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$267,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $215,000.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$267,000
Sales data pending
$215,000
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
8,603
Median age: 44
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20268.76%
Based on $267,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20268.22%
Based on $215,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
8,603
Median age
44
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 Burdekin 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.
1,563
total offences in 2026 across the Burdekin 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.
56
0
25
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Ayr.
Local schools for Ayr
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Ayr State High School
Burdekin School
East Ayr State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Ayr.
- What is the median house price in Ayr?
- The median house price in Ayr, QLD 4807 is $267,000. The median unit price is $215,000. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Ayr postcode?
- Ayr is in the 4807 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ayr?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $450, for units it's $340.
- What schools are in Ayr?
- There are 12 schools serving Ayr on this page, including St Francis Catholic School, Burdekin Catholic High School, Ayr State High School.
- How walkable is Ayr?
- Ayr has a Walk Score of 56 out of 100, somewhat walkable. transit score 0, bike score 25.
- What suburbs are near Ayr?
- Ayr is close to Kalamia, Parkside, Brandon, Mcdesme, Maidavale.
- What is the population of Ayr?
- Ayr has approximately 8,603 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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