Carpentaria Shire Council
Mena Creek
Mena Creek at a glance
Median house
$305,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$205,920
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
210
Median age 37
About
Welcome to Mena Creek.
Mena Creek is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$305,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
$305,000
Sales data pending
$205,920
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
210
Median age: 37
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20262.90%
Based on $305,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.31%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202680%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
210
Median age
37
Family households
74%
Lone person
26%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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 Carpentaria 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.
819
total offences in 2026 across the Carpentaria 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mena Creek.
Local schools for Mena Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mena Creek State School
Silkwood State School
South Johnstone State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mena Creek.
- What is the median house price in Mena Creek?
- The median house price in Mena Creek, QLD 4871 is $305,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mena Creek postcode?
- Mena Creek is in the 4871 postcode, in QLD, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mena Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Mena Creek?
- There are 14 schools serving Mena Creek on this page, including Mena Creek State School, St Rita's School, Silkwood State School.
- How walkable is Mena Creek?
- Mena Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mena Creek?
- Mena Creek is close to Bombeeta, Utchee Creek, Germantown, Camp Creek, Japoonvale.
- What is the population of Mena Creek?
- Mena Creek has approximately 210 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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