Jarvisfield at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
343
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Jarvisfield.
The postcode for Jarvisfield is 4807 (QLD).
Jarvisfield (4807) sits in the Burdekin region of Queensland.
Jarvisfield has roughly 343 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Jarvisfield 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 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Jarvisfield's population at 343, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
343
Median age
40
Family households
76%
Lone person
18%
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$223/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
343
Median age: 40
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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 Burdekin 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.
2,411
total offences in 2026 across the Burdekin 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
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Education
Schools in Jarvisfield.
Local schools for Jarvisfield
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Government School Catchment
Jarvisfield State School
Ayr State High School
Burdekin School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Jarvisfield.
- What is the Jarvisfield postcode?
- Jarvisfield is in the 4807 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- Where is Jarvisfield?
- Jarvisfield is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4807, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Jarvisfield?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $223.
- What schools are in Jarvisfield?
- There are 11 schools serving Jarvisfield on this page, including Jarvisfield State School, Burdekin Christian College, Ayr State High School.
- How walkable is Jarvisfield?
- Jarvisfield has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Jarvisfield?
- Jarvisfield is close to Rite Island, Rita Island, Parkside, Carstairs, Kalamia.
- What is the population of Jarvisfield?
- The population of Jarvisfield is approximately 343 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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