Douglas Shire Council

Bailey Creek

QLD4873

Bailey Creek at a glance

Population

6,771

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Bailey Creek.

The postcode for Bailey Creek is 4873 (QLD).

Bailey Creek (4873) sits in the Douglas region of Queensland.

Bailey Creek has roughly 6,771 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Bailey Creek's population at 6,771, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

6,771

Median age

47

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$260/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$221/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

6,771

Median age: 47

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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 Douglas 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.

1,544

total offences in 2026 across the Douglas Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences276 (17.9%)
Offences Against Property196 (12.7%)
Offences Against the Person104 (6.7%)
Assault92 (6.0%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order92 (6.0%)

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

Source: State Police Open Data

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Bailey Creek.

Local schools for Bailey Creek

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Government School Catchment

Mulgildie State School

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Monto State High School

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Monto State School

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Frequently asked

About Bailey Creek.

What is the Bailey Creek postcode?
Bailey Creek is in the 4873 postcode, in QLD, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
Where is Bailey Creek?
Bailey Creek is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4873, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Bailey Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
What schools are in Bailey Creek?
There are 4 schools serving Bailey Creek on this page, including Mulgildie State School, Monto State High School, Monto State School.
What suburbs are near Bailey Creek?
Bailey Creek is close to Three Moon, Mulgildie, Glenleigh, Monto, Kapaldo.
What is the population of Bailey Creek?
The population of Bailey Creek is approximately 6,771 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.

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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