Koumala at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
772
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Koumala.
The postcode for Koumala is 4738 (QLD).
Koumala (4738) sits in the Isaac region of Queensland.
Koumala has roughly 772 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Koumala scores 0/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Koumala's population at 772, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
772
Median age
45
Family households
80%
Lone person
18%
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· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
772
Median age: 45
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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 Isaac 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.
2,645
total offences in 2026 across the Isaac 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Koumala.
Local schools for Koumala
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Government School Catchment
Koumala State School
Swayneville State School
Sarina State School
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Frequently asked
About Koumala.
- What is the Koumala postcode?
- Koumala is in the 4738 postcode, in QLD, in the Isaac Regional Council region.
- Where is Koumala?
- Koumala is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4738, in the Isaac Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Koumala?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Koumala?
- There are 7 schools serving Koumala on this page, including Koumala State School, Swayneville State School, St Anne's Catholic Primary School.
- How walkable is Koumala?
- Koumala has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Koumala?
- Koumala is close to Mount Christian, Sarina Range, Colston Park, Shinfield, Ilbilbie.
- What is the population of Koumala?
- The population of Koumala is approximately 772 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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