Gympie Regional Council
Barker Creek Flat
Barker Creek Flat at a glance
Median house
$550,000
Median unit
$158,400
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
61
Median age 48
About
Welcome to Barker Creek Flat.
Barker Creek Flat (4615) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland. The median house here is $550,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Barker Creek Flat has roughly 61 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $550,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $158,400, roughly 71% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $110,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Barker Creek Flat on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$550,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $158,400.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$235/wk
Owner occupied
68%
Renter occupied
14%
At a deeper level
$550,000
$158,400
61
Median age: 48
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.13% (median rent $225/wk against a $550,000 price tag). Units yield 7.71% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (14%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20262.13%
Based on $550,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20267.71%
Based on $158,400 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202668%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barker Creek Flat's population at 61, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (68% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
61
Median age
48
Family households
86%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Barker Creek Flat 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
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 Gympie 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.
4,061
total offences in 2026 across the Gympie 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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Barker Creek Flat.
Local schools for Barker Creek Flat
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Nanango State High School
Nanango State School
Coolabunia State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Barker Creek Flat.
- What is the median house price in Barker Creek Flat?
- The median house price in Barker Creek Flat, QLD 4615 is $550,000. The median unit price is $158,400. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Barker Creek Flat postcode?
- Barker Creek Flat is in the 4615 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Barker Creek Flat?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $235.
- What schools are in Barker Creek Flat?
- There are 4 schools serving Barker Creek Flat on this page, including Nanango State High School, St Patrick's Primary School, Nanango State School.
- How walkable is Barker Creek Flat?
- Barker Creek Flat has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barker Creek Flat?
- Barker Creek Flat is close to Kunioon, Brooklands, Nanango, Glan Devon, South Nanango.
- What is the population of Barker Creek Flat?
- Barker Creek Flat has approximately 61 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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