Croydon

Majors Creek

QLD4816

Majors Creek at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

9,284

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about Majors Creek.

Majors Creek (4816) sits in the Croydon region of Queensland.

Majors Creek has roughly 9,284 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. 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.

Majors 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.

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 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 5 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Majors Creek's population at 9,284, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

9,284

Median age

44

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$150/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$128/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

9,284

Median age: 44

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Croydon 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.

17

total offences in 2026 across the Croydon Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Offences Against Property7 (41.2%)
Other Property Damage4 (23.5%)
Other Stealing3 (17.6%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)3 (17.6%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Majors Creek.

Local schools for Majors Creek

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Government School Catchment

Woodstock State School

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Giru State School

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Clare 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 Majors Creek.

What is the Majors Creek postcode?
Majors Creek is in the 4816 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
What is the average rent in Majors Creek?
The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
What schools are in Majors Creek?
There are 20 schools serving Majors Creek on this page, including Woodstock State School, Giru State School, Clare State School.
How walkable is Majors Creek?
Majors Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Majors Creek?
Majors Creek is close to Mount Surround, Shirbourne, Barringha, Woodstock, Toonpan.
What is the population of Majors Creek?
Majors Creek has approximately 9,284 residents. The median age is 44.

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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