Kilcoy, QLD 4515
Somerset Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4515
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Median house price
$577,500
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Kilcoy itself.
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Kilcoy at a glance
- Median unit
- $240,480
- Weekly rent
- $580
- Houses
- Population
- 1,996
- Median age 38
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in Kilcoy
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in Kilcoy, houses changed hands at $577,500 in 2024, below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Kilcoy itself. Units come in around $240,480, roughly 58% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $116,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Kilcoy on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about Kilcoy
Kilcoy (4515) sits in the Somerset region of Queensland. The median house here is $577,500, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Kilcoy has roughly 1,996 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.
What it’s like to live here
Kilcoy scores 12/100 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 7°C (cool). Annual rainfall lands at about 835 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 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Schools in Kilcoy
Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 12/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 30/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put Kilcoy's population at 1,996, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 32% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 68%
- Lone person
- 26%
- Owner occupied
- 63%
- Renter occupied
- 32%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.22% (median rent $580/wk against a $577,500 price tag). With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
- Gross yield, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 5.22%
- On the $577,500 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
4,363 offences recorded in 2026 across the Somerset Regional Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Somerset 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
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 835 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.8°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 7.1°C
Rainfall by month
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 Kilcoy
- What is the median house price in Kilcoy?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in Kilcoy, QLD 4515 is $577,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in Kilcoy itself. The median unit price is $240,480.
- How much is my house worth in Kilcoy?
- A useful starting point is the Kilcoy median house price of $577,500 (units $240,480). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is Kilcoy a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in Kilcoy is 5.2%: the median weekly house rent is $580 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $577,500 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for Kilcoy: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether Kilcoy is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the Kilcoy postcode?
- Kilcoy is in the 4515 postcode, in QLD, in the Somerset Regional Council region.
- Where is Kilcoy?
- Kilcoy is a suburb in the Somerset Regional Council area, QLD 4515.
- What is the average rent in Kilcoy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $580.
- What schools are in Kilcoy?
- There are 3 schools serving Kilcoy on this page, including Kilcoy State School, Kilcoy State High School, Mount Kilcoy State School.
- How walkable is Kilcoy?
- Kilcoy has a Walk Score of 12 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Kilcoy?
- Kilcoy is close to Winya, Woolmar, Glenfern, Mount Kilcoy, Villeneuve.
- What is the population of Kilcoy?
- The population of Kilcoy is approximately 1,996 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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