Horton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
205
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Horton.
The postcode for Horton is 4660 (QLD).
Horton (4660) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Horton has roughly 205 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.
Horton 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Horton's population at 205, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
205
Median age
48
Family households
67%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$255/wk
Owner occupied
82%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
205
Median age: 48
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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 Fraser 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.
14,778
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser 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.
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Education
Schools in Horton.
Local schools for Horton
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Government School Catchment
Childers State School
Isis District State High School
Non-Government Schools
St Joseph's School
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Frequently asked
About Horton.
- What is the Horton postcode?
- Horton is in the 4660 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Horton?
- Horton is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4660, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Horton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $255.
- What schools are in Horton?
- There are 3 schools serving Horton on this page, including St Joseph's School, Childers State School, Isis District State High School.
- How walkable is Horton?
- Horton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Horton?
- Horton is close to Doolbi, South Isis, Abington, Childers, Isis River.
- What is the population of Horton?
- The population of Horton is approximately 205 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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