Hinchinbrook at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,368
Median age 60
The brief
What to know about Hinchinbrook.
The postcode for Hinchinbrook is 4849 (QLD).
Hinchinbrook (4849) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.
Hinchinbrook has roughly 1,368 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Hinchinbrook 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hinchinbrook's population at 1,368, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
1,368
Median age
60
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)
$252/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$214/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,368
Median age: 60
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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 Cassowary Coast Regional 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.
4,896
total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional 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 Hinchinbrook.
Local schools for Hinchinbrook
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Cardwell State School
Macknade State School
Halifax State School
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Frequently asked
About Hinchinbrook.
- What is the Hinchinbrook postcode?
- Hinchinbrook is in the 4849 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Hinchinbrook?
- Hinchinbrook is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4849, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hinchinbrook?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $252, for units it's $214.
- What schools are in Hinchinbrook?
- There are 7 schools serving Hinchinbrook on this page, including Cardwell State School, Macknade State School, St Peter's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Hinchinbrook?
- Hinchinbrook has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hinchinbrook?
- Hinchinbrook is close to Damper Creek, Cardwell, Rungoo, Ellerbeck, Lucinda.
- What is the population of Hinchinbrook?
- The population of Hinchinbrook is approximately 1,368 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.
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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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