Coal Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
50
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Coal Creek.
The postcode for Coal Creek is 4312 (QLD).
Coal Creek (4312) sits in the Somerset region of Queensland.
Coal Creek has roughly 50 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Coal 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coal Creek's population at 50, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 48% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
50
Median age
57
Family households
90%
Lone person
48%
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)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$90/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
50
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 Somerset 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.
2,669
total offences in 2026 across the Somerset 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 Coal Creek.
Local schools for Coal Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Esk State School
Toogoolawah State High School
Toogoolawah State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Coal Creek.
- What is the Coal Creek postcode?
- Coal Creek is in the 4312 postcode, in QLD, in the Somerset Regional Council region.
- Where is Coal Creek?
- Coal Creek is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4312, in the Somerset Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coal Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $90.
- What schools are in Coal Creek?
- There are 3 schools serving Coal Creek on this page, including Esk State School, Toogoolawah State High School, Toogoolawah State School.
- How walkable is Coal Creek?
- Coal Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coal Creek?
- Coal Creek is close to Caboonbah, Murrumba, Mount Beppo, Ottaba, Esk.
- What is the population of Coal Creek?
- The population of Coal Creek is approximately 50 (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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