Burdekin Shire Council

Groper Creek Reserve

QLD4806

Groper Creek Reserve at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

3,771

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Groper Creek Reserve.

Groper Creek Reserve (4806) sits in the Burdekin region of Queensland.

Groper Creek Reserve has roughly 3,771 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by 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.

Groper Creek Reserve 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 Groper Creek Reserve's population at 3,771, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

3,771

Median age

49

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$220/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$187/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

3,771

Median age: 49

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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 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.

1,563

total offences in 2026 across the Burdekin Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences329 (21.0%)
Offences Against Property179 (11.5%)
Drug Offences96 (6.1%)
Traffic and Related Offences87 (5.6%)
Drink Driving72 (4.6%)

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 Groper Creek Reserve.

Local schools for Groper Creek Reserve

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Home Hill State High School

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Home Hill State School

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Jarvisfield 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

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Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Groper Creek Reserve.

What is the Groper Creek Reserve postcode?
Groper Creek Reserve is in the 4806 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Groper Creek Reserve?
The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $187.
What schools are in Groper Creek Reserve?
There are 4 schools serving Groper Creek Reserve on this page, including Home Hill State High School, St Colman's Catholic School, Home Hill State School.
How walkable is Groper Creek Reserve?
Groper Creek Reserve has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Groper Creek Reserve?
Groper Creek Reserve is close to Inkerman, Carstairs, Groper Creek, Keebah, Rite Island.
What is the population of Groper Creek Reserve?
Groper Creek Reserve has approximately 3,771 residents. The median age is 49.

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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