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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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
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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
307
Median age: 58
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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 Cungulla.
Local schools for Cungulla
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Government School Catchment
Giru State School
Brandon State School
Wulguru State 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 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.
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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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