Flinders

Marathon

QLD4821

Marathon at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

1,451

Median age 41

The brief

What to know about Marathon.

Marathon (4821) sits in the Flinders region of Queensland.

Marathon has roughly 1,451 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.

Marathon 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Marathon's population at 1,451, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix.

Population

1,451

Median age

41

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)

$160/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$136/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

1,451

Median age: 41

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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 Flinders 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.

120

total offences in 2026 across the Flinders Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences33 (27.5%)
Traffic and Related Offences21 (17.5%)
Drink Driving16 (13.3%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order7 (5.8%)
Offences Against Property6 (5.0%)

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 Marathon.

Frequently asked

About Marathon.

What is the Marathon postcode?
Marathon is in the 4821 postcode, in QLD, in the Flinders region.
What is the average rent in Marathon?
The median weekly rent for houses is $160, for units it's $136.
How walkable is Marathon?
Marathon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Marathon?
Marathon is close to Dutton River, Hughenden, Porcupine.
What is the population of Marathon?
Marathon has approximately 1,451 residents. The median age is 41.

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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