Diamantina
Opalton
Opalton at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
59
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Opalton.
Opalton (4735) sits in the Diamantina region of Queensland.
Opalton has roughly 59 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Opalton 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 Opalton's population at 59, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (45% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (60%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
59
Median age
55
Family households
45%
Lone person
60%
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)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
45%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
59
Median age: 55
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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 Diamantina 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.
42
total offences in 2026 across the Diamantina 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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Opalton.
Frequently asked
About Opalton.
- What is the Opalton postcode?
- Opalton is in the 4735 postcode, in QLD, in the Diamantina region.
- What is the average rent in Opalton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- How walkable is Opalton?
- Opalton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What is the population of Opalton?
- Opalton has approximately 59 residents. The median age is 55.
Opalton
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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