Ernestina at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,177
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Ernestina.
The postcode for Ernestina is 4730 (QLD).
Ernestina (4730) sits in the Barcoo region of Queensland.
Ernestina has roughly 3,177 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.
Ernestina 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 Ernestina's population at 3,177, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
3,177
Median age
39
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$170/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3,177
Median age: 39
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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 Barcoo 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.
15
total offences in 2026 across the Barcoo 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.
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Education
Schools in Ernestina.
Frequently asked
About Ernestina.
- What is the Ernestina postcode?
- Ernestina is in the 4730 postcode, in QLD, in the Barcoo Shire Council region.
- Where is Ernestina?
- Ernestina is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4730, in the Barcoo Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Ernestina?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $170.
- How walkable is Ernestina?
- Ernestina has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Ernestina?
- Ernestina is close to Maneroo, Tocal, Longreach, Ilfracombe, Brixton.
- What is the population of Ernestina?
- The population of Ernestina is approximately 3,177 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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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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