Livingstone
Barlows Hill
Barlows Hill at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
834
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Barlows Hill.
Barlows Hill (4703) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland.
Barlows Hill has roughly 834 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Barlows Hill 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Barlows Hill's population at 834, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
834
Median age
45
Family households
77%
Lone person
18%
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)
$350/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
834
Median age: 45
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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 Livingstone 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.
2,474
total offences in 2026 across the Livingstone 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
Education
Schools in Barlows Hill.
Local schools for Barlows Hill
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Government School Catchment
Yeppoon State School
Yeppoon State High School
Farnborough State School
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Frequently asked
About Barlows Hill.
- What is the Barlows Hill postcode?
- Barlows Hill is in the 4703 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
- What is the average rent in Barlows Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Barlows Hill?
- There are 8 schools serving Barlows Hill on this page, including St Benedict's Catholic Primary School, St Brendan's College, Yeppoon State School.
- How walkable is Barlows Hill?
- Barlows Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Barlows Hill?
- Barlows Hill is close to Meikleville Hill, Pacific Heights, Inverness, Yeppoon, Cooee Bay.
- What is the population of Barlows Hill?
- Barlows Hill has approximately 834 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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