Carpentaria Shire Council
Mica Creek
Mica Creek at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
182
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Mica Creek.
Mica Creek (4825) sits in the Carpentaria region of Queensland.
Mica Creek has roughly 182 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Mica Creek scores 2/100 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mica Creek's population at 182, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (69% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
182
Median age
41
Family households
69%
Lone person
27%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
24%
At a deeper level
182
Median age: 41
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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 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.
2
0
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mica Creek.
Local schools for Mica Creek
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Government School Catchment
Happy Valley State School
Healy State School
Spinifex State College - Mount Isa Education and Training Precinct
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Frequently asked
About Mica Creek.
- What is the Mica Creek postcode?
- Mica Creek is in the 4825 postcode, in QLD, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mica Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Mica Creek?
- There are 13 schools serving Mica Creek on this page, including Happy Valley State School, St Joseph's Catholic School, Healy State School.
- How walkable is Mica Creek?
- Mica Creek has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Mica Creek?
- Mica Creek is close to Happy Valley, Happy Valley, Healy, Spreadborough, Parkside.
- What is the population of Mica Creek?
- Mica Creek has approximately 182 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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