Ellerbeck at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
207
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Ellerbeck.
The postcode for Ellerbeck is 4816 (QLD).
Ellerbeck (4816) sits in the Croydon region of Queensland.
Ellerbeck has roughly 207 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Ellerbeck 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Ellerbeck's population at 207, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
207
Median age
55
Family households
67%
Lone person
34%
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
207
Median age: 55
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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 Croydon 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.
34
total offences in 2026 across the Croydon Shire 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 Ellerbeck.
Local schools for Ellerbeck
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kennedy State School
Cardwell State School
Murray River Upper State School
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Frequently asked
About Ellerbeck.
- What is the Ellerbeck postcode?
- Ellerbeck is in the 4816 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
- Where is Ellerbeck?
- Ellerbeck is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4816, in the Croydon region.
- What is the average rent in Ellerbeck?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Ellerbeck?
- There are 12 schools serving Ellerbeck on this page, including Kennedy State School, Cardwell State School, Murray River Upper State School.
- How walkable is Ellerbeck?
- Ellerbeck has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ellerbeck?
- Ellerbeck is close to Kennedy, Cardwell, Carruchan, Damper Creek, Bilyana.
- What is the population of Ellerbeck?
- The population of Ellerbeck is approximately 207 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.
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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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