Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham

Dalrymple Creek

QLD4850

Dalrymple Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

51

Median age 54

The brief

What to know about Dalrymple Creek.

The postcode for Dalrymple Creek is 4850 (QLD).

Dalrymple Creek (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.

Dalrymple Creek has roughly 51 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.

Dalrymple 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.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Dalrymple Creek's population at 51, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (94% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

51

Median age

54

Family households

94%

Lone person

17%

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)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$50/wk

Owner occupied

89%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

51

Median age: 54

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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 Dalrymple Creek.

Local schools for Dalrymple Creek

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Government School Catchment

Trebonne State School

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Ingham State School

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Ingham State High School

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Frequently asked

About Dalrymple Creek.

What is the Dalrymple Creek postcode?
Dalrymple Creek is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
Where is Dalrymple Creek?
Dalrymple Creek is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
What is the average rent in Dalrymple Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $50.
What schools are in Dalrymple Creek?
There are 8 schools serving Dalrymple Creek on this page, including Trebonne State School, St Teresa's College, Gilroy Santa Maria College.
How walkable is Dalrymple Creek?
Dalrymple Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Dalrymple Creek?
Dalrymple Creek is close to Lannercost, Long Pocket, Hawkins Creek, Trebonne, Rungoo.
What is the population of Dalrymple Creek?
The population of Dalrymple Creek is approximately 51 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.

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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