Eureka at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
8,048
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Eureka.
The postcode for Eureka is 4660 (QLD).
Eureka (4660) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Eureka has roughly 8,048 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Eureka 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Eureka's population at 8,048, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
8,048
Median age
56
Family households
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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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
8,048
Median age: 56
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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.
14,778
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 Eureka.
Local schools for Eureka
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Government School Catchment
Isis District State High School
Cordalba State School
Childers State School
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Frequently asked
About Eureka.
- What is the Eureka postcode?
- Eureka is in the 4660 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Eureka?
- Eureka is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4660, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Eureka?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Eureka?
- There are 6 schools serving Eureka on this page, including Isis District State High School, St Joseph's School, Cordalba State School.
- How walkable is Eureka?
- Eureka has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Eureka?
- Eureka is close to Kullogum, Isis Central, Isis Central Mill, Apple Tree Creek, Childers.
- What is the population of Eureka?
- The population of Eureka is approximately 8,048 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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