Fraser Coast Regional Council
Burgowan
Burgowan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
56
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Burgowan.
Burgowan (4659) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Burgowan has roughly 56 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Burgowan 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 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burgowan's population at 56, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 54% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (115% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
56
Median age
30
Family households
115%
Lone person
–
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)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$365/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
54%
At a deeper level
56
Median age: 30
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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 Fraser 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.
8,923
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser 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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Burgowan.
Local schools for Burgowan
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Government School Catchment
Torbanlea State School
Howard State School
Yarrilee State School
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Frequently asked
About Burgowan.
- What is the Burgowan postcode?
- Burgowan is in the 4659 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Burgowan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $365.
- What schools are in Burgowan?
- There are 7 schools serving Burgowan on this page, including Torbanlea State School, Howard State School, Carinity Education - Glendyne.
- How walkable is Burgowan?
- Burgowan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Burgowan?
- Burgowan is close to Torbanlea, Burrum, Burrum Town, Beelbi Creek, Howard.
- What is the population of Burgowan?
- Burgowan has approximately 56 residents. The median age is 30.
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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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