Birkalla at a glance
Population
156
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Birkalla.
The postcode for Birkalla is 4854 (QLD).
Birkalla (4854) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.
Birkalla has roughly 156 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Birkalla's population at 156, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
156
Median age
45
Family households
88%
Lone person
19%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$263/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
156
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 Cassowary 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.
4,896
total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary 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 Birkalla.
Local schools for Birkalla
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Government School Catchment
Tully State High School
Feluga State School
Tully State School
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Frequently asked
About Birkalla.
- What is the Birkalla postcode?
- Birkalla is in the 4854 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Birkalla?
- Birkalla is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4854, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Birkalla?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $263.
- What schools are in Birkalla?
- There are 4 schools serving Birkalla on this page, including Tully State High School, Feluga State School, Tully State School.
- What suburbs are near Birkalla?
- Birkalla is close to Midgenoo, Merryburn, Bulgun, Tully, Feluga.
- What is the population of Birkalla?
- The population of Birkalla is approximately 156 (2021 Census). 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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