Lowmead at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
179
Median age 57
The brief
What to know about Lowmead.
The postcode for Lowmead is 4676 (QLD).
Lowmead (4676) sits in the Gladstone region of Queensland.
Lowmead has roughly 179 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Lowmead 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lowmead's population at 179, with a median age of 57. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
179
Median age
57
Family households
61%
Lone person
29%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$150/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
179
Median age: 57
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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 Gladstone 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.
9,956
total offences in 2026 across the Gladstone 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.
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Education
Schools in Lowmead.
Local schools for Lowmead
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Government School Catchment
Lowmead State School
Wartburg State School
Rosedale State School
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Frequently asked
About Lowmead.
- What is the Lowmead postcode?
- Lowmead is in the 4676 postcode, in QLD, in the Gladstone Regional Council region.
- Where is Lowmead?
- Lowmead is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4676, in the Gladstone Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lowmead?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $150.
- What schools are in Lowmead?
- There are 3 schools serving Lowmead on this page, including Lowmead State School, Wartburg State School, Rosedale State School.
- How walkable is Lowmead?
- Lowmead has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Lowmead?
- Lowmead is close to Mount Maria, Taunton, Euleilah, Berajondo, Oyster Creek.
- What is the population of Lowmead?
- The population of Lowmead is approximately 179 (2021 Census). The median age is 57.
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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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