Tablelands Regional Council

Fitzgerald Creek

QLD4860

Fitzgerald Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

98

Median age 43

The brief

What to know about Fitzgerald Creek.

The postcode for Fitzgerald Creek is 4860 (QLD).

Fitzgerald Creek (4860) sits in the Tablelands region of Queensland.

Fitzgerald Creek has roughly 98 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.

Fitzgerald Creek 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.

Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Fitzgerald Creek's population at 98, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (93% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

98

Median age

43

Family households

93%

Lone person

11%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$250/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$300/wk

Owner occupied

67%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

98

Median age: 43

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Tablelands 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.

3,797

total offences in 2026 across the Tablelands Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences652 (17.2%)
Offences Against Property513 (13.5%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)232 (6.1%)
Offences Against the Person191 (5.0%)
Drug Offences172 (4.5%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Fitzgerald Creek.

Local schools for Fitzgerald Creek

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Goondi State School

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Innisfail State School

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Innisfail State College

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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

2065 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.5°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

16.9°C

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Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Fitzgerald Creek.

What is the Fitzgerald Creek postcode?
Fitzgerald Creek is in the 4860 postcode, in QLD, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
Where is Fitzgerald Creek?
Fitzgerald Creek is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4860, in the Tablelands Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Fitzgerald Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $300.
What schools are in Fitzgerald Creek?
There are 8 schools serving Fitzgerald Creek on this page, including Goondi State School, Innisfail State School, Good Counsel College.
How walkable is Fitzgerald Creek?
Fitzgerald Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Fitzgerald Creek?
Fitzgerald Creek is close to Vasa Views, Goondi, Daradgee, Upper Daradgee, Garradunga.
What is the population of Fitzgerald Creek?
The population of Fitzgerald Creek is approximately 98 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.

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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