Burdekin Shire Council

Eight Mile Creek

QLD4807

Eight Mile Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

10.8k

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about Eight Mile Creek.

Eight Mile Creek (4807) sits in the Burdekin region of Queensland.

Eight Mile Creek has roughly 10,785 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by 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.

Eight Mile 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 1 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Eight Mile Creek's population at 10,785, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

10,785

Median age

44

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$230/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$196/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

10,785

Median age: 44

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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 Burdekin Shire 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.

1,563

total offences in 2026 across the Burdekin Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences329 (21.0%)
Offences Against Property179 (11.5%)
Drug Offences96 (6.1%)
Traffic and Related Offences87 (5.6%)
Drink Driving72 (4.6%)

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 Eight Mile Creek.

Local schools for Eight Mile Creek

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Government School Catchment

Millaroo State School

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Frequently asked

About Eight Mile Creek.

What is the Eight Mile Creek postcode?
Eight Mile Creek is in the 4807 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Eight Mile Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
What schools are in Eight Mile Creek?
There are 1 schools serving Eight Mile Creek on this page, including Millaroo State School.
How walkable is Eight Mile Creek?
Eight Mile Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Eight Mile Creek?
Eight Mile Creek is close to Dalbeg, Millaroo, Swans Lagoon, Rangemore, Mount Wyatt.
What is the population of Eight Mile Creek?
Eight Mile Creek has approximately 10,785 residents. The median age is 44.

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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