Crystal Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9,284
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Crystal Creek.
The postcode for Crystal Creek is 4816 (QLD).
Crystal Creek (4816) sits in the Croydon region of Queensland.
Crystal Creek has roughly 9,284 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Crystal 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 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 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Crystal Creek's population at 9,284, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
9,284
Median age
44
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
9,284
Median age: 44
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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 Croydon 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.
34
total offences in 2026 across the Croydon 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
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Education
Schools in Crystal Creek.
Local schools for Crystal Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mutarnee State School
Non-Government Schools
Mungalla Silver Lining School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Crystal Creek.
- What is the Crystal Creek postcode?
- Crystal Creek is in the 4816 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
- Where is Crystal Creek?
- Crystal Creek is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4816, in the Croydon region.
- What is the average rent in Crystal Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in Crystal Creek?
- There are 2 schools serving Crystal Creek on this page, including Mungalla Silver Lining School, Mutarnee State School.
- How walkable is Crystal Creek?
- Crystal Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Crystal Creek?
- Crystal Creek is close to Mutarnee, Rollingstone, Coolbie, Balgal Beach, Paluma.
- What is the population of Crystal Creek?
- The population of Crystal Creek is approximately 9,284 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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