Longreach Regional Council

Ilfracombe

QLD4727

Ilfracombe at a glance

Median house

$134,000

Median unit

$96,480

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

310

Median age 43

About

Welcome to Ilfracombe.

Ilfracombe (4727) sits in the Longreach region of Queensland. The median house here is $134,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.

Ilfracombe has roughly 310 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.

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Houses change hands at $134,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $96,480, roughly 28% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $27,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Ilfracombe on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$134,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $96,480.

Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$190/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$190/wk

Owner occupied

65%

Renter occupied

21%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

$134,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

$96,480

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

310

Median age: 43

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 7.37% (median rent $190/wk against a $134,000 price tag). Units yield 10.24% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (21%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

7.37%

Based on $134,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

10.24%

Based on $96,480 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

65%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Ilfracombe's population at 310, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (65% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

310

Median age

43

Family households

67%

Lone person

31%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Ilfracombe 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

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 Longreach 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.

263

total offences in 2026 across the Longreach Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences72 (27.4%)
Traffic and Related Offences31 (11.8%)
Drink Driving28 (10.6%)
Offences Against Property15 (5.7%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order11 (4.2%)

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

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Ilfracombe.

Local schools for Ilfracombe

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Ilfracombe State School

Prep-6CoEdGovernment
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Longreach School of Distance Education

Prep-10CoEdGovernment
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Longreach State High School

7-12CoEdGovernment
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© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Frequently asked

About Ilfracombe.

What is the median house price in Ilfracombe?
The median house price in Ilfracombe, QLD 4727 is $134,000. The median unit price is $96,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Ilfracombe postcode?
Ilfracombe is in the 4727 postcode, in QLD, in the Longreach Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Ilfracombe?
The median weekly rent for houses is $190, for units it's $190.
What schools are in Ilfracombe?
There are 5 schools serving Ilfracombe on this page, including Ilfracombe State School, Longreach School of Distance Education, Longreach State High School.
How walkable is Ilfracombe?
Ilfracombe has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Ilfracombe?
Ilfracombe is close to Longreach, Tara Station, Barcaldine Downs, Ernestina, Saltern.
What is the population of Ilfracombe?
Ilfracombe has approximately 310 residents. The median age is 43.

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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