Braemeadows at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
269
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Braemeadows.
The postcode for Braemeadows is 4850 (QLD).
Braemeadows (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.
Braemeadows has roughly 269 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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What it’s like to live here.
Braemeadows 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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Braemeadows's population at 269, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
269
Median age
52
Family households
78%
Lone person
15%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
269
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Braemeadows.
Local schools for Braemeadows
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Government School Catchment
Halifax State School
Macknade State School
Victoria Plantation State 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 Braemeadows.
- What is the Braemeadows postcode?
- Braemeadows is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- Where is Braemeadows?
- Braemeadows is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- What is the average rent in Braemeadows?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Braemeadows?
- There are 5 schools serving Braemeadows on this page, including Halifax State School, St Peter's Catholic School, Macknade State School.
- How walkable is Braemeadows?
- Braemeadows has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Braemeadows?
- Braemeadows is close to Cordelia, Halifax, Macknade, Foresthome, Taylors Beach.
- What is the population of Braemeadows?
- The population of Braemeadows is approximately 269 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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