Cassowary Coast Regional Council
Cardwell
Cardwell at a glance
Median house
$281,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$205,920
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
1,320
Median age 60
About
Welcome to Cardwell.
Cardwell is a suburb in Queensland.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$281,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$252/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
57%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
$281,000
Sales data pending
$205,920
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
1,320
Median age: 60
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.66%
Based on $281,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.31%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202657%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
1,320
Median age
60
Family households
56%
Lone person
40%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 Cassowary 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.
2,864
total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary 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.
22
10
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cardwell.
Local schools for Cardwell
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cardwell State School
Kennedy State School
Murray River Upper State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Cardwell.
- What is the median house price in Cardwell?
- The median house price in Cardwell, QLD 4849 is $281,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cardwell postcode?
- Cardwell is in the 4849 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cardwell?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $252, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Cardwell?
- There are 10 schools serving Cardwell on this page, including Cardwell State School, Kennedy State School, Murray River Upper State School.
- How walkable is Cardwell?
- Cardwell has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Cardwell?
- Cardwell is close to Ellerbeck, Damper Creek, Kennedy, Carruchan, Lumholtz.
- What is the population of Cardwell?
- Cardwell has approximately 1,320 residents. The median age is 60.
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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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