Burnett Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
84.7k
Median age 46
The brief
What to know about Burnett Downs.
The postcode for Burnett Downs is 4670 (QLD).
Burnett Downs (4670) sits in the Burnett region of Queensland.
Burnett Downs has roughly 84,718 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Burnett Downs 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burnett Downs's population at 84,718, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
84,718
Median age
46
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$242/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
84,718
Median age: 46
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Burnett Downs.
Local schools for Burnett Downs
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Government School Catchment
Branyan Road State School
Sharon State School
Avoca State School
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Frequently asked
About Burnett Downs.
- What is the Burnett Downs postcode?
- Burnett Downs is in the 4670 postcode, in QLD, in the Burnett region.
- Where is Burnett Downs?
- Burnett Downs is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4670, in the Burnett region.
- What is the average rent in Burnett Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $242.
- What schools are in Burnett Downs?
- There are 20 schools serving Burnett Downs on this page, including Branyan Road State School, Sharon State School, Avoca State School.
- How walkable is Burnett Downs?
- Burnett Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Burnett Downs?
- Burnett Downs is close to Branyan, Santa Fe Heights, Avoca, Kensington, Millbank.
- What is the population of Burnett Downs?
- The population of Burnett Downs is approximately 84,718 (2021 Census). The median age is 46.
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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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