Fraser Coast Regional Council
Banks Pocket
Banks Pocket at a glance
Population
187
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Banks Pocket.
Banks Pocket (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Banks Pocket has roughly 187 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Banks Pocket's population at 187, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (102% family households, 6% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
187
Median age
46
Family households
102%
Lone person
6%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
187
Median age: 46
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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 Fraser Coast Regional 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.
8,923
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast Regional 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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Banks Pocket.
Local schools for Banks Pocket
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gympie West State School
James Nash State High School
Two Mile State School
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Frequently asked
About Banks Pocket.
- What is the Banks Pocket postcode?
- Banks Pocket is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Banks Pocket?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Banks Pocket?
- There are 17 schools serving Banks Pocket on this page, including Victory College, Gympie West State School, James Nash State High School.
- What suburbs are near Banks Pocket?
- Banks Pocket is close to Araluen, Tamaree, Veteran, Victory Heights, Gympie.
- What is the population of Banks Pocket?
- Banks Pocket has approximately 187 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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