Columbia at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
97
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Columbia.
The postcode for Columbia is 4820 (QLD).
Columbia (4820) sits in the Charters Towers region of Queensland.
Columbia has roughly 97 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Columbia 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 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Columbia's population at 97, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
97
Median age
43
Family households
86%
Lone person
14%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
97
Median age: 43
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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 Charters Towers 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.
2,803
total offences in 2026 across the Charters Towers 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 Columbia.
Local schools for Columbia
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Government School Catchment
Richmond Hill State School
Charters Towers Central State School
Charters Towers State High School
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Frequently asked
About Columbia.
- What is the Columbia postcode?
- Columbia is in the 4820 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers Regional Council region.
- Where is Columbia?
- Columbia is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4820, in the Charters Towers Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Columbia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Columbia?
- There are 8 schools serving Columbia on this page, including Columba Catholic College, All Souls St Gabriels School, Richmond Hill State School.
- How walkable is Columbia?
- Columbia has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Columbia?
- Columbia is close to Toll, Richmond Hill, Sellheim, Queenton, Charters Towers.
- What is the population of Columbia?
- The population of Columbia is approximately 97 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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