Livingstone
Lakes Creek
Lakes Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
633
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Lakes Creek.
Lakes Creek (4701) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland.
Lakes Creek has roughly 633 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly 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.
Lakes Creek 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lakes Creek's population at 633, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 20% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
633
Median age
40
Family households
72%
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· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$270/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
20%
At a deeper level
633
Median age: 40
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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 Livingstone 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.
2,474
total offences in 2026 across the Livingstone 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
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lakes Creek.
Local schools for Lakes Creek
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Government School Catchment
Lakes Creek State School
Mount Archer State School
Frenchville State School
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Frequently asked
About Lakes Creek.
- What is the Lakes Creek postcode?
- Lakes Creek is in the 4701 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
- What is the average rent in Lakes Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $270, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Lakes Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Lakes Creek on this page, including Lakes Creek State School, Mount Archer State School, Frenchville State School.
- How walkable is Lakes Creek?
- Lakes Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Lakes Creek?
- Lakes Creek is close to Koongal, Frenchville, Mount Archer, Kalka, Nerimbera.
- What is the population of Lakes Creek?
- Lakes Creek has approximately 633 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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