Kennedy at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
136
Median age 51
The brief
What to know about Kennedy.
The postcode for Kennedy is 4816 (QLD).
Kennedy (4816) sits in the Croydon region of Queensland.
Kennedy has roughly 136 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Kennedy 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kennedy's population at 136, with a median age of 51. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (60% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (67% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
136
Median age
51
Family households
67%
Lone person
21%
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
60%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
136
Median age: 51
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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 Croydon 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.
34
total offences in 2026 across the Croydon 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
Education
Schools in Kennedy.
Local schools for Kennedy
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kennedy State School
Cardwell State School
Murray River Upper State School
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Frequently asked
About Kennedy.
- What is the Kennedy postcode?
- Kennedy is in the 4816 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
- Where is Kennedy?
- Kennedy is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4816, in the Croydon region.
- What is the average rent in Kennedy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Kennedy?
- There are 12 schools serving Kennedy on this page, including Kennedy State School, Cardwell State School, Murray River Upper State School.
- How walkable is Kennedy?
- Kennedy has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kennedy?
- Kennedy is close to Carruchan, Ellerbeck, Cardwell, Lumholtz, Bilyana.
- What is the population of Kennedy?
- The population of Kennedy is approximately 136 (2021 Census). The median age is 51.
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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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