Nicholson at a glance
Population
1,739
Median age 26
The brief
What to know about Nicholson.
The postcode for Nicholson is 4830 (QLD).
Nicholson (4830) sits in the Burke region of Queensland.
Nicholson has roughly 1,739 residents, with a young, transient demographic. Households are dominated by renters.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Nicholson's population at 1,739, with a median age of 26. That sits as a young, transient demographic.
Population
1,739
Median age
26
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$123/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$105/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
1,739
Median age: 26
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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 Burke 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.
101
total offences in 2026 across the Burke 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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Nicholson.
Frequently asked
About Nicholson.
- What is the Nicholson postcode?
- Nicholson is in the 4830 postcode, in QLD, in the Burke Shire Council region.
- Where is Nicholson?
- Nicholson is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4830, in the Burke Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Nicholson?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $123, for units it's $105.
- What suburbs are near Nicholson?
- Nicholson is close to Augustus Downs, Gangalidda, Doomadgee.
- What is the population of Nicholson?
- The population of Nicholson is approximately 1,739 (2021 Census). The median age is 26.
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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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