Scenic Rim Regional Council

Burnett Creek

QLD4310

Burnett Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

16

Median age 59

The brief

What to know about Burnett Creek.

Burnett Creek (4310) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.

Burnett Creek has roughly 16 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.

Burnett Creek 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 29°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1304mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Gold Coast Seaway station, 19.2km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Burnett Creek's population at 16, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (140% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

16

Median age

59

Family households

80%

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$291/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$247/wk

Owner occupied

140%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

16

Median age: 59

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences338 (16.9%)
Offences Against Property301 (15.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)158 (7.9%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order115 (5.7%)
Other Stealing102 (5.1%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Burnett Creek.

Local schools for Burnett Creek

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Government School Catchment

Maroon State School

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Woodenbong Central School

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Mount Alford State School

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1304 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

28.9°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

12.0°C

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Weather data from BOM station Gold Coast Seaway (19 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Burnett Creek.

What is the Burnett Creek postcode?
Burnett Creek is in the 4310 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Burnett Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $291, for units it's $247.
What schools are in Burnett Creek?
There are 3 schools serving Burnett Creek on this page, including Maroon State School, Woodenbong Central School, Mount Alford State School.
How walkable is Burnett Creek?
Burnett Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Burnett Creek?
Burnett Creek is close to Carneys Creek, Maroon Dam, The Head, Croftby, Maroon.
What is the population of Burnett Creek?
Burnett Creek has approximately 16 residents. The median age is 59.

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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