Home Hill at a glance
Walk score
22
Very car dependent
Population
2,876
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Home Hill.
The postcode for Home Hill is 4806 (QLD).
Home Hill (4806) sits in the Burdekin region of Queensland.
Home Hill has roughly 2,876 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Home Hill scores 22/100 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 6 government primary, 2 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Home Hill's population at 2,876, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 28% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,876
Median age
49
Family households
70%
Lone person
28%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$220/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
2,876
Median age: 49
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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 Burdekin Shire 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.
2,411
total offences in 2026 across the Burdekin Shire 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.
22
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Home Hill.
Local schools for Home Hill
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Home Hill State School
Home Hill State High School
Airville State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 Home Hill.
- What is the Home Hill postcode?
- Home Hill is in the 4806 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- Where is Home Hill?
- Home Hill is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4806, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Home Hill?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $220.
- What schools are in Home Hill?
- There are 11 schools serving Home Hill on this page, including St Colman's Catholic School, Home Hill State School, Home Hill State High School.
- How walkable is Home Hill?
- Home Hill has a Walk Score of 22 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Home Hill?
- Home Hill is close to Osborne, Carstairs, Mcdesme, Arkendeith, Airville.
- What is the population of Home Hill?
- The population of Home Hill is approximately 2,876 (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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