Carpentaria Shire Council
Petford
Petford at a glance
Median house
$76,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$205,920
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
22
Median age 66
About
Welcome to Petford.
Petford is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$76,000
+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)
$145/wk
Owner occupied
40%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$76,000
Sales data pending
$205,920
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
22
Median age: 66
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 202611.63%
Based on $76,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.66%
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 202640%
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
22
Median age
66
Family households
40%
Lone person
20%
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
Nearby suburbs
Education
Schools in Petford.
Local schools for Petford
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Dimbulah State School
Irvinebank State School
Mutchilba State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Climate data not yet available for this suburb.
Frequently asked
About Petford.
- What is the median house price in Petford?
- The median house price in Petford, QLD 4871 is $76,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Petford postcode?
- Petford is in the 4871 postcode, in QLD, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Petford?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $170, for units it's $145.
- What schools are in Petford?
- There are 4 schools serving Petford on this page, including Dimbulah State School, St Anthony's School, Irvinebank State School.
- How walkable is Petford?
- Petford has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Petford?
- Petford is close to Dimbulah, Almaden, Irvinebank, Mutchilba, Munderra.
- What is the population of Petford?
- Petford has approximately 22 residents. The median age is 66.
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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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