Cordelia at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
176
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Cordelia.
The postcode for Cordelia is 4850 (QLD).
Cordelia (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.
Cordelia has roughly 176 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.
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What it’s like to live here.
Cordelia 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cordelia's population at 176, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
176
Median age
52
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
176
Median age: 52
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cordelia.
Local schools for Cordelia
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Government School Catchment
Macknade State School
Halifax State School
Victoria Plantation State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cordelia.
- What is the Cordelia postcode?
- Cordelia is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- Where is Cordelia?
- Cordelia is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- What is the average rent in Cordelia?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Cordelia?
- There are 12 schools serving Cordelia on this page, including Macknade State School, Halifax State School, St Peter's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Cordelia?
- Cordelia has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cordelia?
- Cordelia is close to Macknade, Halifax, Braemeadows, Foresthome, Gairloch.
- What is the population of Cordelia?
- The population of Cordelia is approximately 176 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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