Japoonvale, QLD 4856

Cassowary Coast Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4856

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Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026

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What to know about Japoonvale

Japoonvale (4856) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.

Japoonvale has roughly 107 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Japoonvale 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.

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 15°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 3,462 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 Catholic.

Schools in Japoonvale

Schools serving Japoonvale: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Mena Creek State School

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Silkwood State School

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El Arish State School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Japoonvale's population at 107, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 37% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
107
Median age
55
Family households
65%
Lone person
37%
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
20%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

8,093 offences recorded in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Cassowary Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Other Offences1,740 (21.5%)
Offences Against Property796 (9.8%)
Drug Offences535 (6.6%)
Traffic and Related Offences382 (4.7%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)379 (4.7%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
3,462 mm
Hottest month, avg max
31.0°C
Coldest month, avg min
14.8°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Japoonvale

What is the Japoonvale postcode?
Japoonvale is in the 4856 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
Where is Japoonvale?
Japoonvale is a suburb in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council area, QLD 4856.
What schools are in Japoonvale?
There are 9 schools serving Japoonvale on this page, including Mena Creek State School, Silkwood State School, St John's School.
How walkable is Japoonvale?
Japoonvale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Japoonvale?
Japoonvale is close to Walter Lever Estate, Mena Creek, Bombeeta, No 4 Branch, Basilisk.
What is the population of Japoonvale?
The population of Japoonvale is approximately 107 (2021 Census). The median age is 55.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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