South Burnett Regional Council

Hivesville

QLD4612

Hivesville at a glance

Walk score

6

Very car dependent

Population

173

Median age 57

The brief

What to know about Hivesville.

The postcode for Hivesville is 4612 (QLD).

Hivesville (4612) sits in the South Burnett region of Queensland.

Hivesville has roughly 173 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.

Hivesville scores 6/100 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 3 government primary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Hivesville's population at 173, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (87% own, 5% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

173

Median age

57

Family households

53%

Lone person

44%

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)

$205/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$205/wk

Owner occupied

87%

Renter occupied

5%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

173

Median age: 57

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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 South Burnett 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.

5,128

total offences in 2026 across the South Burnett Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences893 (17.4%)
Offences Against Property740 (14.4%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)300 (5.9%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order230 (4.5%)
Offences Against the Person222 (4.3%)

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

6

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

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Education

Schools in Hivesville.

Local schools for Hivesville

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Government School Catchment

Proston State School

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Wheatlands State School

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Cloyna State School

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Frequently asked

About Hivesville.

What is the Hivesville postcode?
Hivesville is in the 4612 postcode, in QLD, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
Where is Hivesville?
Hivesville is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4612, in the South Burnett Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Hivesville?
The median weekly rent for houses is $205, for units it's $205.
What schools are in Hivesville?
There are 4 schools serving Hivesville on this page, including Proston State School, Wheatlands State School, Cloyna State School.
How walkable is Hivesville?
Hivesville has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Hivesville?
Hivesville is close to Kawl Kawl, Kinleymore, Marshlands, Melrose, Keysland.
What is the population of Hivesville?
The population of Hivesville is approximately 173 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.

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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