Craignish at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,190
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Craignish.
The postcode for Craignish is 4655 (QLD).
Craignish (4655) sits in the Maryborough region of Queensland.
Craignish has roughly 2,190 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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What it’s like to live here.
Craignish 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 1 government primary, 1 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Craignish's population at 2,190, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,190
Median age
47
Family households
86%
Lone person
11%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$383/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
8%
At a deeper level
2,190
Median age: 47
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
5
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Craignish.
Local schools for Craignish
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Government School Catchment
Yarrilee State School
Non-Government Schools
Carinity Education - Glendyne
Xavier Catholic College
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Frequently asked
About Craignish.
- What is the Craignish postcode?
- Craignish is in the 4655 postcode, in QLD, in the Maryborough region.
- Where is Craignish?
- Craignish is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4655, in the Maryborough region.
- What is the average rent in Craignish?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $383.
- What schools are in Craignish?
- There are 5 schools serving Craignish on this page, including Carinity Education - Glendyne, Yarrilee State School, Xavier Catholic College.
- How walkable is Craignish?
- Craignish has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 5.
- What suburbs are near Craignish?
- Craignish is close to Dundowran Beach, Hervey Bay, Takura, Toogoom, Dundowran.
- What is the population of Craignish?
- The population of Craignish is approximately 2,190 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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