Scenic Rim Regional Council
Blackbutt South
Blackbutt South at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
160
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Blackbutt South.
Blackbutt South (4306) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Blackbutt South has roughly 160 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Blackbutt South 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Blackbutt South's population at 160, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 38% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
160
Median age
60
Family households
65%
Lone person
38%
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
160
Median age: 60
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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 Scenic Rim 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.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim 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
Education
Schools in Blackbutt South.
Local schools for Blackbutt South
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Government School Catchment
Blackbutt State School
Benarkin State School
Yarraman State School
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Frequently asked
About Blackbutt South.
- What is the Blackbutt South postcode?
- Blackbutt South is in the 4306 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Blackbutt South?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Blackbutt South?
- There are 4 schools serving Blackbutt South on this page, including Blackbutt State School, Benarkin State School, Yarraman State School.
- How walkable is Blackbutt South?
- Blackbutt South has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Blackbutt South?
- Blackbutt South is close to Blackbutt South, Cherry Creek, Cherry Creek, Blackbutt, Blackbutt.
- What is the population of Blackbutt South?
- Blackbutt South has approximately 160 residents. The median age is 60.
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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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