Banana, QLD 4702

Rockhampton Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4702

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Median house price

$230,000

ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024

An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Banana itself.

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Banana at a glance

Median unit
$246,960
Population
348
Median age 40

Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Population: 2021 Census

House prices in Banana

Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Banana, houses changed hands at $230,000 in 2024, well below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Banana itself. Units come in around $246,960, roughly -7% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $46,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Banana on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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What to know about Banana

Banana (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland. The median house here is $230,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.

Banana has roughly 348 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Banana scores 8/100 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 34°C (hot), winter mornings around 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 572 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

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

Schools in Banana

Schools serving Banana: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Banana State School

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Moura State High School

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Moura State School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
8/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Banana's population at 348, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Family households
77%
Lone person
22%
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
12%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Investment overview

Crime and safety

34,839 offences recorded in 2026 across the Rockhampton Regional Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Rockhampton Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Other Offences6,481 (18.6%)
Offences Against Property4,417 (12.7%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)2,159 (6.2%)
Drug Offences1,968 (5.6%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order1,863 (5.3%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
572 mm
Hottest month, avg max
34.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
6.8°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Banana

What is the median house price in Banana?
The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Banana, QLD 4702 is $230,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Banana itself. The median unit price is $246,960.
How much is my house worth in Banana?
A useful starting point is the Banana median house price of $230,000 (units $246,960). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
What is the Banana postcode?
Banana is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
Where is Banana?
Banana is a suburb in the Rockhampton Regional Council area, QLD 4702.
What schools are in Banana?
There are 3 schools serving Banana on this page, including Banana State School, Moura State High School, Moura State School.
How walkable is Banana?
Banana has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Banana?
Banana is close to Moura, Kianga, Tarramba, Tarramba, Woolein.
What is the population of Banana?
The population of Banana is approximately 348 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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