Ayr at a glance
Median house
$260,000
Median unit
$215,000
Walk score
56
Somewhat walkable
Population
8,603
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Ayr.
The postcode for Ayr is 4807 (QLD).
The median house price in Ayr is $260,000.
Ayr (4807) sits in the Burdekin region of Queensland. The median house here is $260,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Ayr has roughly 8,603 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. The area is somewhat walkable for a typical errand run, but a car still helps for grocery runs and weekend trips.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ayr scores 56/100 on walkability, which makes it somewhat walkable with limited public transport. A short drive opens up most amenities; a car-light household is workable but not optimal.
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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ayr's population at 8,603, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (64% own, 30% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
8,603
Median age
44
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $260,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $215,000, roughly 17% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $52,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Ayr on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$260,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $215,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$450/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$340/wk
Owner occupied
64%
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
$260,000
$215,000
8,603
Median age: 44
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 9.00% (median rent $450/wk against a $260,000 price tag). Units yield 8.22% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 30% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20249.00%
Based on $260,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20248.22%
Based on $215,000 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202664%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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.
2,411
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 $260,000. The median unit price is $215,000.
- What is the Ayr postcode?
- Ayr is in the 4807 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- Where is Ayr?
- Ayr is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4807, 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?
- The population of Ayr is approximately 8,603 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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Sources cited
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