Canal Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
11
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Canal Creek.
The postcode for Canal Creek is 4702 (QLD).
Canal Creek (4702) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland.
Canal Creek has roughly 11 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Canal 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Canal Creek's population at 11, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
11
Median age
57
Family households
60%
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)
$330/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$281/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
11
Median age: 57
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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 Rockhampton 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.
22,105
total offences in 2026 across the Rockhampton 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 Canal Creek.
Local schools for Canal Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Milman State School
The Caves State School
Ridgelands State School
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Frequently asked
About Canal Creek.
- What is the Canal Creek postcode?
- Canal Creek is in the 4702 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- Where is Canal Creek?
- Canal Creek is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4702, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Canal Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $330, for units it's $281.
- What schools are in Canal Creek?
- There are 4 schools serving Canal Creek on this page, including Milman State School, The Caves State School, Ridgelands State School.
- How walkable is Canal Creek?
- Canal Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Canal Creek?
- Canal Creek is close to Kunwarara, Canoona, Jardine, Yaamba, Garnant.
- What is the population of Canal Creek?
- The population of Canal Creek is approximately 11 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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