Fraser Coast Regional Council
Downsfield
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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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
86
Median age: 47
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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 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
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
Education
Schools in Downsfield.
Local schools for Downsfield
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Government School Catchment
Kia-Ora State School
Wolvi State School
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.
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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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