Kalkie at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
2,968
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Kalkie.
The postcode for Kalkie is 4670 (QLD).
Kalkie (4670) sits in the Burnett region of Queensland.
Kalkie has roughly 2,968 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Kalkie scores 14/100 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 10 government primary, 3 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kalkie's population at 2,968, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (73% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,968
Median age
40
Family households
79%
Lone person
18%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
73%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
2,968
Median age: 40
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Getting around
Walkability.
14
0
40
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kalkie.
Local schools for Kalkie
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Government School Catchment
Kalkie State School
Bundaberg East State School
Kepnock State High School
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Frequently asked
About Kalkie.
- What is the Kalkie postcode?
- Kalkie is in the 4670 postcode, in QLD, in the Burnett region.
- Where is Kalkie?
- Kalkie is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4670, in the Burnett region.
- What is the average rent in Kalkie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Kalkie?
- There are 20 schools serving Kalkie on this page, including St Luke's Anglican School, Kalkie State School, Impact Community ACADEMY.
- How walkable is Kalkie?
- Kalkie has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 40.
- What suburbs are near Kalkie?
- Kalkie is close to Bundaberg East, Rubyanna, Ashfield, Windermere, Kepnock.
- What is the population of Kalkie?
- The population of Kalkie is approximately 2,968 (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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