Howitt at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
48
Median age 24
The brief
What to know about Howitt.
The postcode for Howitt is 4890 (QLD).
Howitt (4890) sits in the Croydon region of Queensland.
Howitt has roughly 48 residents, with a young, transient 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.
Howitt 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Howitt's population at 48, with a median age of 24. That sits as a young, transient demographic. The household mix skews family-dominated (60% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
48
Median age
24
Family households
60%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$145/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
30%
At a deeper level
48
Median age: 24
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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 Croydon 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.
34
total offences in 2026 across the Croydon 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Howitt.
Frequently asked
About Howitt.
- What is the Howitt postcode?
- Howitt is in the 4890 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
- Where is Howitt?
- Howitt is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4890, in the Croydon region.
- What is the average rent in Howitt?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $145.
- How walkable is Howitt?
- Howitt has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Howitt?
- Howitt is close to Karron, Normanton, Norman.
- What is the population of Howitt?
- The population of Howitt is approximately 48 (2021 Census). The median age is 24.
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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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