Kilkivan at a glance
Median house
$425,000
Median unit
$158,400
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
689
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Kilkivan.
The postcode for Kilkivan is 4600 (QLD).
The median house price in Kilkivan is $425,000.
Kilkivan (4600) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland. The median house here is $425,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Kilkivan has roughly 689 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Kilkivan scores 6/100 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kilkivan's population at 689, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
689
Median age
54
Family households
59%
Lone person
38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $425,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $158,400, roughly 63% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $85,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Kilkivan on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$425,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $158,400.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$220/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
$425,000
$158,400
689
Median age: 54
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 2.69% (median rent $220/wk against a $425,000 price tag). Units yield 6.57% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (15%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20242.69%
Based on $425,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20246.57%
Based on $158,400 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 202679%
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 Gympie 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.
7,175
total offences in 2026 across the Gympie 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.
6
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kilkivan.
Local schools for Kilkivan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kilkivan State School
Woolooga State School
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Frequently asked
About Kilkivan.
- What is the median house price in Kilkivan?
- The median house price in Kilkivan, QLD 4600 is $425,000. The median unit price is $158,400.
- What is the Kilkivan postcode?
- Kilkivan is in the 4600 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- Where is Kilkivan?
- Kilkivan is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4600, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kilkivan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $220, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Kilkivan?
- There are 2 schools serving Kilkivan on this page, including Kilkivan State School, Woolooga State School.
- How walkable is Kilkivan?
- Kilkivan has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kilkivan?
- Kilkivan is close to Oakview, Cinnabar, Kinbombi, Mudlo, Black Snake.
- What is the population of Kilkivan?
- The population of Kilkivan is approximately 689 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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