Fairdale at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
48
Median age 29
The brief
What to know about Fairdale.
The postcode for Fairdale is 4606 (QLD).
Fairdale (4606) sits in the South Burnett region of Queensland.
Fairdale has roughly 48 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Fairdale 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fairdale's population at 48, with a median age of 29. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (92% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
48
Median age
29
Family households
62%
Lone person
23%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$187/wk
Owner occupied
92%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
48
Median age: 29
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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 South Burnett 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.
5,128
total offences in 2026 across the South Burnett 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 Fairdale.
Local schools for Fairdale
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Government School Catchment
Wheatlands State School
Tingoora State School
Wondai State School
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Frequently asked
About Fairdale.
- What is the Fairdale postcode?
- Fairdale is in the 4606 postcode, in QLD, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- Where is Fairdale?
- Fairdale is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4606, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fairdale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
- What schools are in Fairdale?
- There are 11 schools serving Fairdale on this page, including Wheatlands State School, Silver Lining School, Tingoora State School.
- How walkable is Fairdale?
- Fairdale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fairdale?
- Fairdale is close to Leafdale, Chelmsford, Mount Mceuen, Keysland, Mp Creek.
- What is the population of Fairdale?
- The population of Fairdale is approximately 48 (2021 Census). The median age is 29.
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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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