Groper Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
66
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Groper Creek.
The postcode for Groper Creek is 4806 (QLD).
Groper Creek (4806) sits in the Burdekin region of Queensland.
Groper Creek has roughly 66 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Groper 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 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Groper Creek's population at 66, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (107% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 43% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
66
Median age
63
Family households
79%
Lone person
43%
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)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
107%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
66
Median age: 63
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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
Education
Schools in Groper Creek.
Local schools for Groper Creek
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Government School Catchment
Home Hill State High School
Jarvisfield State School
Home Hill State School
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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 Groper Creek.
- What is the Groper Creek postcode?
- Groper Creek is in the 4806 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- Where is Groper Creek?
- Groper Creek is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4806, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Groper Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Groper Creek?
- There are 13 schools serving Groper Creek on this page, including Home Hill State High School, Jarvisfield State School, St Colman's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Groper Creek?
- Groper Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Groper Creek?
- Groper Creek is close to Groper Creek Reserve, Inkerman, Rite Island, Rita Island, Keebah.
- What is the population of Groper Creek?
- The population of Groper Creek is approximately 66 (2021 Census). The median age is 63.
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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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