Scenic Rim Regional Council
Fairney View
Fairney View at a glance
Population
221
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Fairney View.
Fairney View (4306) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Fairney View has roughly 221 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fairney View's population at 221, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (86% family households, 10% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
221
Median age
50
Family households
86%
Lone person
10%
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$315/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
221
Median age: 50
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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 Scenic Rim 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.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim 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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fairney View.
Local schools for Fairney View
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Government School Catchment
Glamorgan Vale State School
Fernvale State School
Lowood State High School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Fairney View.
- What is the Fairney View postcode?
- Fairney View is in the 4306 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fairney View?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $315.
- What schools are in Fairney View?
- There are 5 schools serving Fairney View on this page, including Glamorgan Vale State School, Fernvale State School, Lowood State High School.
- What suburbs are near Fairney View?
- Fairney View is close to Fernvale, Glamorgan Vale, Vernor, Wanora, Borallon.
- What is the population of Fairney View?
- Fairney View has approximately 221 residents. The median age is 50.
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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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