Halifax at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
477
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Halifax.
The postcode for Halifax is 4850 (QLD).
Halifax (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.
Halifax has roughly 477 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Halifax scores 8/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Halifax's population at 477, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
477
Median age
57
Family households
60%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$160/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
477
Median age: 57
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Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Halifax.
Local schools for Halifax
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Government School Catchment
Halifax State School
Macknade State School
Victoria Plantation 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 Halifax.
- What is the Halifax postcode?
- Halifax is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- Where is Halifax?
- Halifax is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- What is the average rent in Halifax?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $160.
- What schools are in Halifax?
- There are 10 schools serving Halifax on this page, including Halifax State School, St Peter's Catholic School, Macknade State School.
- How walkable is Halifax?
- Halifax has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Halifax?
- Halifax is close to Cordelia, Macknade, Braemeadows, Taylors Beach, Lucinda.
- What is the population of Halifax?
- The population of Halifax is approximately 477 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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