Kilcoy at a glance
Median house
$577,500
Median unit
$240,480
Walk score
12
Very car dependent
Population
1,996
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Kilcoy.
The postcode for Kilcoy is 4515 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
The median house price in Kilcoy is $577,500.
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.
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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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
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.
Population
1,996
Median age
38
Family households
68%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $577,500 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$577,500
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$335/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
32%
At a deeper level
$577,500
$240,480
1,996
Median age: 38
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.06% (median rent $340/wk against a $577,500 price tag). Units yield 7.24% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 32% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.06%
Based on $577,500 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.24%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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 Somerset Regional 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.
2,669
total offences in 2026 across the Somerset Regional 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.
12
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Kilcoy.
Local schools for Kilcoy
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kilcoy State School
Kilcoy State High School
Mount Kilcoy State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kilcoy.
- What is the median house price in Kilcoy?
- The median house price in Kilcoy, QLD 4515 is $577,500. The median unit price is $240,480.
- 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 of Brisbane, in QLD 4515. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Somerset Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kilcoy?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $335.
- 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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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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