Fraser Coast Regional Council

Downsfield

QLD4570

Downsfield at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

86

Median age 47

The brief

What to know about Downsfield.

Downsfield (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.

Downsfield has roughly 86 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.

Downsfield 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 12 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Downsfield's population at 86, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

86

Median age

47

Family households

64%

Lone person

17%

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)

$295/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$380/wk

Owner occupied

86%

Renter occupied

22%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

86

Median age: 47

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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 Fraser 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.

8,923

total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences1,483 (16.6%)
Offences Against Property1,335 (15.0%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)645 (7.2%)
Offences Against the Person422 (4.7%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order417 (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 Downsfield.

Local schools for Downsfield

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Government School Catchment

Kia-Ora State School

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Wolvi State School

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Gympie East State School

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Frequently asked

About Downsfield.

What is the Downsfield postcode?
Downsfield is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Downsfield?
The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $380.
What schools are in Downsfield?
There are 20 schools serving Downsfield on this page, including Kia-Ora State School, Wolvi State School, Victory College.
How walkable is Downsfield?
Downsfield has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Downsfield?
Downsfield is close to Kia Ora, Neerdie, Goomboorian, Ross Creek, North Deep Creek.
What is the population of Downsfield?
Downsfield has approximately 86 residents. The median age is 47.

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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