Lockhart River at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
640
Median age 27
The brief
What to know about Lockhart River.
The postcode for Lockhart River is 4892 (QLD).
Lockhart River (4892) sits in the Napranum region of Queensland.
Lockhart River has roughly 640 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters. 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.
Lockhart River scores 4/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lockhart River's population at 640, with a median age of 27. That sits as a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters (11% own, 75% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
640
Median age
27
Family households
73%
Lone person
21%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$120/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$125/wk
Owner occupied
11%
Renter occupied
75%
At a deeper level
640
Median age: 27
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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 Napranum 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.
582
total offences in 2026 across the Napranum 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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Lockhart River.
Local schools for Lockhart River
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Government School Catchment
Lockhart State School
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Frequently asked
About Lockhart River.
- What is the Lockhart River postcode?
- Lockhart River is in the 4892 postcode, in QLD, in the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council region.
- Where is Lockhart River?
- Lockhart River is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4892, in the Napranum Aboriginal Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lockhart River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $120, for units it's $125.
- What schools are in Lockhart River?
- There are 1 schools serving Lockhart River on this page, including Lockhart State School.
- How walkable is Lockhart River?
- Lockhart River has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lockhart River?
- Lockhart River is close to Lockhart, Portland Roads.
- What is the population of Lockhart River?
- The population of Lockhart River is approximately 640 (2021 Census). The median age is 27.
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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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