Fraser Coast Regional Council
Burrum River
Burrum River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
259
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Burrum River.
Burrum River (4659) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Burrum River has roughly 259 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.
Burrum River 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Burrum River's population at 259, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
259
Median age
52
Family households
77%
Lone person
25%
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)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
259
Median age: 52
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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 Burrum River.
Local schools for Burrum River
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Government School Catchment
Howard State School
Torbanlea State School
Yarrilee State School
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Frequently asked
About Burrum River.
- What is the Burrum River postcode?
- Burrum River is in the 4659 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Burrum River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Burrum River?
- There are 20 schools serving Burrum River on this page, including Howard State School, Torbanlea State School, Carinity Education - Glendyne.
- How walkable is Burrum River?
- Burrum River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Burrum River?
- Burrum River is close to Howard, Pacific Haven, Burrum, Burrum Town, Beelbi Creek.
- What is the population of Burrum River?
- Burrum River has approximately 259 residents. 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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