Cungulla at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

307

Median age 58

The brief

What to know about Cungulla.

The postcode for Cungulla is 4816 (QLD).

Cungulla (4816) sits in the Croydon region of Queensland.

Cungulla has roughly 307 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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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Cungulla 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Cungulla's population at 307, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (85% own, 8% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

307

Median age

58

Family households

66%

Lone person

27%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$150/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$245/wk

Owner occupied

85%

Renter occupied

8%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

307

Median age: 58

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Offences Against Property9 (26.5%)
Other Property Damage5 (14.7%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)4 (11.8%)
Other Offences3 (8.8%)
Other Stealing3 (8.8%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Cungulla.

Local schools for Cungulla

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Giru State School

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Brandon State School

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Wulguru 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

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Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Cungulla.

What is the Cungulla postcode?
Cungulla is in the 4816 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
Where is Cungulla?
Cungulla is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4816, in the Croydon region.
What is the average rent in Cungulla?
The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $245.
What schools are in Cungulla?
There are 20 schools serving Cungulla on this page, including Giru State School, Brandon State School, Yallorin Yimba Silver Lining School.
How walkable is Cungulla?
Cungulla has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Cungulla?
Cungulla is close to Cromarty, Mount Elliot, Cape Cleveland, Jerona, Giru.
What is the population of Cungulla?
The population of Cungulla is approximately 307 (2021 Census). The median age is 58.

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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