Kurrimine Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
742
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Kurrimine Beach.
The postcode for Kurrimine Beach is 4871 (QLD).
Kurrimine Beach (4871) sits in the Carpentaria region of Queensland.
Kurrimine Beach has roughly 742 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly 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.
Kurrimine Beach 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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Kurrimine Beach's population at 742, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
742
Median age
56
Family households
64%
Lone person
33%
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)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
742
Median age: 56
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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 Carpentaria Shire 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.
1,289
total offences in 2026 across the Carpentaria Shire 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.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Kurrimine Beach.
Local schools for Kurrimine Beach
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Government School Catchment
Silkwood State School
El Arish State School
Mission Beach State School
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Frequently asked
About Kurrimine Beach.
- What is the Kurrimine Beach postcode?
- Kurrimine Beach is in the 4871 postcode, in QLD, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- Where is Kurrimine Beach?
- Kurrimine Beach is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4871, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Kurrimine Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Kurrimine Beach?
- There are 5 schools serving Kurrimine Beach on this page, including St John's School, Silkwood State School, El Arish State School.
- How walkable is Kurrimine Beach?
- Kurrimine Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Kurrimine Beach?
- Kurrimine Beach is close to Cowley Beach, Lower Cowley, Mccutcheon, Garners Beach, Midgeree Bar.
- What is the population of Kurrimine Beach?
- The population of Kurrimine Beach is approximately 742 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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