Forest Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
136
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Forest Creek.
The postcode for Forest Creek is 4873 (QLD).
Forest Creek (4873) sits in the Douglas region of Queensland.
Forest Creek has roughly 136 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Forest 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 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Forest Creek's population at 136, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (57% family, 32% lone person).
Population
136
Median age
49
Family households
57%
Lone person
32%
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)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$208/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
136
Median age: 49
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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 Douglas Shire 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.
1,544
total offences in 2026 across the Douglas Shire 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 Forest Creek.
Local schools for Forest Creek
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Government School Catchment
Alexandra Bay State School
Daintree State School
Wonga Beach State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Forest Creek.
- What is the Forest Creek postcode?
- Forest Creek is in the 4873 postcode, in QLD, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
- Where is Forest Creek?
- Forest Creek is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4873, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Forest Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $208.
- What schools are in Forest Creek?
- There are 9 schools serving Forest Creek on this page, including Alexandra Bay State School, Daintree State School, Wonga Beach State School.
- How walkable is Forest Creek?
- Forest Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Forest Creek?
- Forest Creek is close to Lower Daintree, Diwan, Kimberley, Cow Bay, Wonga Beach.
- What is the population of Forest Creek?
- The population of Forest Creek is approximately 136 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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