Hawkins Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
236
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Hawkins Creek.
The postcode for Hawkins Creek is 4850 (QLD).
Hawkins Creek (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.
Hawkins Creek has roughly 236 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.
Hawkins 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hawkins Creek's population at 236, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (86% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
236
Median age
49
Family households
75%
Lone person
29%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
86%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
236
Median age: 49
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Getting around
Walkability.
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0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Hawkins Creek.
Local schools for Hawkins Creek
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Government School Catchment
Trebonne State School
Ingham State School
Ingham State High 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 Hawkins Creek.
- What is the Hawkins Creek postcode?
- Hawkins Creek is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- Where is Hawkins Creek?
- Hawkins Creek is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- What is the average rent in Hawkins Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Hawkins Creek?
- There are 6 schools serving Hawkins Creek on this page, including Trebonne State School, Gilroy Santa Maria College, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School.
- How walkable is Hawkins Creek?
- Hawkins Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hawkins Creek?
- Hawkins Creek is close to Trebonne, Lannercost, Ingham, Dalrymple Creek, Gairloch.
- What is the population of Hawkins Creek?
- The population of Hawkins Creek is approximately 236 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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