Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham

Lucinda

QLD4850

Lucinda at a glance

Population

435

Median age 60

The brief

What to know about Lucinda.

The postcode for Lucinda is 4850 (QLD).

Lucinda (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.

Lucinda has roughly 435 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Lucinda's population at 435, with a median age of 60. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

435

Median age

60

Family households

68%

Lone person

30%

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)

$200/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$210/wk

Owner occupied

75%

Renter occupied

18%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

435

Median age: 60

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Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Lucinda.

Local schools for Lucinda

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Government School Catchment

Halifax State School

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Macknade State School

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Victoria Plantation State School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Annual Rainfall

1036 mm

Hottest Month (avg max)

31.4°C

Coldest Month (avg min)

13.6°C

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Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Lucinda.

What is the Lucinda postcode?
Lucinda is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
Where is Lucinda?
Lucinda is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
What is the average rent in Lucinda?
The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $210.
What schools are in Lucinda?
There are 14 schools serving Lucinda on this page, including St Peter's Catholic School, Halifax State School, Macknade State School.
What suburbs are near Lucinda?
Lucinda is close to Halifax, Macknade, Taylors Beach, Cordelia, Braemeadows.
What is the population of Lucinda?
The population of Lucinda is approximately 435 (2021 Census). The median age is 60.

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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