Burnett
Fairymead
Fairymead at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
28
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Fairymead.
Fairymead (4670) sits in the Burnett region of Queensland.
Fairymead has roughly 28 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.
Fairymead 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 9 government primary, 3 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fairymead's population at 28, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (54% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (108% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
28
Median age
56
Family households
108%
Lone person
–
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)
$285/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
54%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
28
Median age: 56
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Fairymead.
Local schools for Fairymead
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Government School Catchment
Burnett Heads State School
Kalkie State School
Bundaberg North State High School
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Frequently asked
About Fairymead.
- What is the Fairymead postcode?
- Fairymead is in the 4670 postcode, in QLD, in the Burnett region.
- What is the average rent in Fairymead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $285, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Fairymead?
- There are 17 schools serving Fairymead on this page, including Burnett Heads State School, Kalkie State School, St Luke's Anglican School.
- How walkable is Fairymead?
- Fairymead has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fairymead?
- Fairymead is close to Burnett Heads, Rubyanna, Kalkie, Gooburrum, Qunaba.
- What is the population of Fairymead?
- Fairymead has approximately 28 residents. 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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