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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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
34
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 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
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
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Education
Schools in Damper Creek.
Local schools for Damper Creek
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Government School Catchment
Cardwell State School
Kennedy State School
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.
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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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