Petford at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
22
Median age 66
The brief
What to know about Petford.
The postcode for Petford is 4871 (QLD).
Petford (4871) sits in the Carpentaria region of Queensland.
Petford has roughly 22 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Petford 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Petford's population at 22, with a median age of 66. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are renter-heavy (40% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix is balanced (40% family, 20% lone person).
Population
22
Median age
66
Family households
40%
Lone person
20%
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)
$170/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$145/wk
Owner occupied
40%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
22
Median age: 66
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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.
1,289
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.
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Transport
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Education
Schools in Petford.
Local schools for Petford
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Government School Catchment
Dimbulah State School
Irvinebank State School
Mutchilba State School
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Frequently asked
About Petford.
- What is the Petford postcode?
- Petford is in the 4871 postcode, in QLD, in the Carpentaria Shire Council region.
- Where is Petford?
- Petford is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4871, 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?
- The population of Petford is approximately 22 (2021 Census). 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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