Central Highlands Regional Council
Elgin
Elgin at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,962
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Elgin.
Elgin (4721) sits in the Central Highlands region of Queensland.
Elgin has roughly 3,962 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by 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.
Elgin 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Elgin's population at 3,962, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
3,962
Median age
36
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,962
Median age: 36
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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 Central Highlands 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.
2,814
total offences in 2026 across the Central Highlands 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
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Education
Schools in Elgin.
Frequently asked
About Elgin.
- What is the Elgin postcode?
- Elgin is in the 4721 postcode, in QLD, in the Central Highlands Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Elgin?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- How walkable is Elgin?
- Elgin has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Elgin?
- Elgin is close to Laglan, Frankfield.
- What is the population of Elgin?
- Elgin has approximately 3,962 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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