Balgal Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
998
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Balgal Beach.
The postcode for Balgal Beach is 4816 (QLD).
Balgal Beach (4816) sits in the Croydon region of Queensland.
Balgal Beach has roughly 998 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Balgal Beach 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.
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 2 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balgal Beach's population at 998, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (77% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
998
Median age
58
Family households
63%
Lone person
32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$273/wk
Owner occupied
77%
Renter occupied
16%
At a deeper level
998
Median age: 58
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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 Croydon 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.
34
total offences in 2026 across the Croydon 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 Balgal Beach.
Local schools for Balgal Beach
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Government School Catchment
Rollingstone State School
Mutarnee State School
Non-Government Schools
Mungalla Silver Lining School
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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 Balgal Beach.
- What is the Balgal Beach postcode?
- Balgal Beach is in the 4816 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
- Where is Balgal Beach?
- Balgal Beach is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4816, in the Croydon region.
- What is the average rent in Balgal Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $273.
- What schools are in Balgal Beach?
- There are 3 schools serving Balgal Beach on this page, including Rollingstone State School, Mungalla Silver Lining School, Mutarnee State School.
- How walkable is Balgal Beach?
- Balgal Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Balgal Beach?
- Balgal Beach is close to Rollingstone, Toomulla, Clemant, Crystal Creek, Mutarnee.
- What is the population of Balgal Beach?
- The population of Balgal Beach is approximately 998 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.
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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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