Fraser Coast Regional Council

Banks Pocket

QLD4570

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.

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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

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

187

Median age: 46

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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 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

Other Offences1,483 (16.6%)
Offences Against Property1,335 (15.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)645 (7.2%)
Offences Against the Person422 (4.7%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order417 (4.7%)

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 Banks Pocket.

Local schools for Banks Pocket

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Government School Catchment

Gympie West State School

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James Nash State High School

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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.

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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