Charters Towers Regional Council
Kirwan
Kirwan at a glance
Median house
$319,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$240,480
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
20.8k
Median age 38
About
Welcome to Kirwan.
Kirwan is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$319,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $240,480.
Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$530/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$400/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
35%
At a deeper level
$319,000
Sales data pending
$240,480
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
20,780
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20268.64%
Based on $319,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20268.65%
Based on $240,480 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
20,780
Median age
38
Family households
74%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 Charters Towers 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.
1,563
total offences in 2026 across the Charters Towers 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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Kirwan.
Local schools for Kirwan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Kirwan State School
Kirwan State High School
Heatley State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Kirwan.
- What is the median house price in Kirwan?
- The median house price in Kirwan, QLD 4817 is $319,000. The median unit price is $240,480. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Kirwan postcode?
- Kirwan is in the 4817 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kirwan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $530, for units it's $400.
- What schools are in Kirwan?
- There are 20 schools serving Kirwan on this page, including Kirwan State School, Kirwan State High School, Heatley State School.
- How walkable is Kirwan?
- Kirwan has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Kirwan?
- Kirwan is close to Cranbrook, Thuringowa Central, Heatley, Mount Louisa, Thuringowa Dc.
- What is the population of Kirwan?
- Kirwan has approximately 20,780 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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