Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Damper Creek

QLD4849

Damper Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

34

Median age 58

The brief

What to know about Damper Creek.

The postcode for Damper Creek is 4849 (QLD).

Damper Creek (4849) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.

Damper Creek has roughly 34 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. 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.

Damper 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Damper Creek's population at 34, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (47% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (59% family, 18% lone person).

Population

34

Median age

58

Family households

59%

Lone person

18%

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)

$252/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$260/wk

Owner occupied

47%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

34

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 Cassowary Coast Regional 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.

4,896

total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences1,019 (20.8%)
Offences Against Property508 (10.4%)
Drug Offences291 (5.9%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)245 (5.0%)
Offences Against the Person231 (4.7%)

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 Damper Creek.

Local schools for Damper Creek

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Government School Catchment

Cardwell State School

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Kennedy State School

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Abergowrie State School

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Frequently asked

About Damper Creek.

What is the Damper Creek postcode?
Damper Creek is in the 4849 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
Where is Damper Creek?
Damper Creek is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4849, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Damper Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $252, for units it's $260.
What schools are in Damper Creek?
There are 16 schools serving Damper Creek on this page, including Cardwell State School, Kennedy State School, St Teresa's College.
How walkable is Damper Creek?
Damper Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Damper Creek?
Damper Creek is close to Cardwell, Ellerbeck, Carruchan, Kennedy, Abergowrie.
What is the population of Damper Creek?
The population of Damper Creek is approximately 34 (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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