Longreach Regional Council
Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
310
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Ilfracombe.
Ilfracombe (4727) sits in the Longreach region of Queensland.
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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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.
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
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)
$190/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$190/wk
Owner occupied
65%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
310
Median age: 43
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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 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
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
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Education
Schools in Ilfracombe.
Local schools for Ilfracombe
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Government School Catchment
Ilfracombe State School
Longreach School of Distance Education
Longreach State High School
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Frequently asked
About Ilfracombe.
- 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.
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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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