Fraser Coast Regional Council
Buxton
Buxton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,048
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Buxton.
Buxton (4660) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Buxton has roughly 8,048 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Buxton 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 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Buxton's population at 8,048, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
8,048
Median age
56
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,048
Median age: 56
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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
Education
Schools in Buxton.
Local schools for Buxton
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Goodwood State School
Howard State School
Torbanlea State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Buxton.
- What is the Buxton postcode?
- Buxton is in the 4660 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Buxton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Buxton?
- There are 20 schools serving Buxton on this page, including Goodwood State School, Howard State School, Torbanlea State School.
- How walkable is Buxton?
- Buxton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Buxton?
- Buxton is close to Pacific Haven, Cherwell, Burrum Heads, Isis River, Burrum River.
- What is the population of Buxton?
- Buxton has approximately 8,048 residents. The median age is 56.
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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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