Kirwan at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
20.8k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Kirwan.
The postcode for Kirwan is 4817 (QLD).
Kirwan (4817) sits in the Charters Towers region of Queensland.
Kirwan has roughly 20,780 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.
Kirwan scores 2/100 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 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 6 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kirwan's population at 20,780, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 35% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
20,780
Median age
38
Family households
74%
Lone person
22%
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· 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
20,780
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 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.
2,803
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
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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 Kirwan postcode?
- Kirwan is in the 4817 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers Regional Council region.
- Where is Kirwan?
- Kirwan is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4817, 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?
- The population of Kirwan is approximately 20,780 (2021 Census). 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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