Fredericksfield at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
259
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Fredericksfield.
The postcode for Fredericksfield is 4806 (QLD).
Fredericksfield (4806) sits in the Burdekin region of Queensland.
Fredericksfield has roughly 259 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.
Fredericksfield 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 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Fredericksfield's population at 259, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
259
Median age
45
Family households
78%
Lone person
15%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$163/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
259
Median age: 45
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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 Burdekin 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.
2,411
total offences in 2026 across the Burdekin 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 Fredericksfield.
Local schools for Fredericksfield
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Government School Catchment
Osborne State School
Home Hill State High School
Home Hill State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Fredericksfield.
- What is the Fredericksfield postcode?
- Fredericksfield is in the 4806 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- Where is Fredericksfield?
- Fredericksfield is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4806, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Fredericksfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $163.
- What schools are in Fredericksfield?
- There are 4 schools serving Fredericksfield on this page, including Osborne State School, Home Hill State High School, St Colman's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Fredericksfield?
- Fredericksfield has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Fredericksfield?
- Fredericksfield is close to Osborne, Arkendeith, Keebah, Home Hill, Inkerman.
- What is the population of Fredericksfield?
- The population of Fredericksfield is approximately 259 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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