Carpentaria Shire Council
Cowley Creek
Cowley Creek at a glance
Median house
$382,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$205,920
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 54
About
Welcome to Cowley Creek.
Cowley Creek is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$382,000
+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)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$50/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$382,000
Sales data pending
$205,920
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
3
Median age: 54
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20262.31%
Based on $382,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20261.26%
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 2026–
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
3
Median age
54
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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 Carpentaria Shire 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.
819
total offences in 2026 across the Carpentaria Shire 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 Cowley Creek.
Local schools for Cowley Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Silkwood State School
Mena Creek State School
South Johnstone State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Cowley Creek.
- What is the median house price in Cowley Creek?
- The median house price in Cowley Creek, QLD 4871 is $382,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Cowley Creek postcode?
- Cowley Creek is in the 4871 postcode, in QLD, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cowley Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $50.
- What schools are in Cowley Creek?
- There are 14 schools serving Cowley Creek on this page, including St John's School, Silkwood State School, Mena Creek State School.
- How walkable is Cowley Creek?
- Cowley Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cowley Creek?
- Cowley Creek is close to Warrubullen, Cowley, Goolboo, Mccutcheon, No 5 Branch.
- What is the population of Cowley Creek?
- Cowley Creek has approximately 3 residents. The median age is 54.
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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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