Bemerside at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
259
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Bemerside.
The postcode for Bemerside is 4850 (QLD).
Bemerside (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.
Bemerside has roughly 259 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.
Bemerside 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Bemerside's population at 259, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (93% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 16% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
259
Median age
44
Family households
85%
Lone person
16%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$225/wk
Owner occupied
93%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
259
Median age: 44
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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 Bemerside.
Local schools for Bemerside
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Government School Catchment
Macknade State School
Victoria Plantation State School
Non-Government Schools
Hinchinbrook Christian School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Bemerside.
- What is the Bemerside postcode?
- Bemerside is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- Where is Bemerside?
- Bemerside is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- What is the average rent in Bemerside?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $225.
- What schools are in Bemerside?
- There are 4 schools serving Bemerside on this page, including Macknade State School, Hinchinbrook Christian School, Victoria Plantation State School.
- How walkable is Bemerside?
- Bemerside has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Bemerside?
- Bemerside is close to Gairloch, Rungoo, Foresthome, Macknade, Cordelia.
- What is the population of Bemerside?
- The population of Bemerside is approximately 259 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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