Moreton Bay Regional Council

Harper Creek

QLD4552

Harper Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

9,019

Median age 56

The brief

What to know about Harper Creek.

Harper Creek (4552) sits in the Moreton Bay region of Queensland.

Harper Creek has roughly 9,019 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.

Harper 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 2 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Harper Creek's population at 9,019, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.

Population

9,019

Median age

56

Family households

Lone person

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.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$370/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$315/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

9,019

Median age: 56

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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 Moreton Bay City 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.

32,856

total offences in 2026 across the Moreton Bay City Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences5,344 (16.3%)
Offences Against Property5,146 (15.7%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)3,088 (9.4%)
Drug Offences2,058 (6.3%)
Other Stealing1,450 (4.4%)

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 Harper Creek.

Local schools for Harper Creek

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Conondale State School

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Non-Government Schools

My Independent School

7-11CoEdIndependent
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The River School

Prep-6CoEdIndependent
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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1068 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

30.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

10.5°C

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Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Harper Creek.

What is the Harper Creek postcode?
Harper Creek is in the 4552 postcode, in QLD, in the Moreton Bay Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Harper Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $315.
What schools are in Harper Creek?
There are 3 schools serving Harper Creek on this page, including Conondale State School, My Independent School, The River School.
How walkable is Harper Creek?
Harper Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Harper Creek?
Harper Creek is close to Conondale, Crystal Waters, Reesville, Elaman Creek, Wootha.
What is the population of Harper Creek?
Harper Creek has approximately 9,019 residents. The median age is 56.

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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