Southern Downs

Pilton

QLD4361

Pilton at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

71

Median age 54

The brief

What to know about Pilton.

The postcode for Pilton is 4361 (QLD).

Pilton (4361) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland.

Pilton has roughly 71 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.

Pilton 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Pilton's population at 71, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 24% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (96% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

71

Median age

54

Family households

96%

Lone person

24%

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)

$245/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$266/wk

Owner occupied

84%

Renter occupied

24%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

71

Median age: 54

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Southern Downs Regional 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.

4,470

total offences in 2026 across the Southern Downs Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences825 (18.5%)
Offences Against Property527 (11.8%)
Traffic and Related Offences311 (7.0%)
Drink Driving245 (5.5%)
Offences Against the Person236 (5.3%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Pilton.

Local schools for Pilton

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Government School Catchment

Pilton State School

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Clifton State High School

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Nobby State School

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Frequently asked

About Pilton.

What is the Pilton postcode?
Pilton is in the 4361 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
Where is Pilton?
Pilton is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4361, in the Southern Downs region.
What is the average rent in Pilton?
The median weekly rent for houses is $245, for units it's $266.
What schools are in Pilton?
There are 10 schools serving Pilton on this page, including Pilton State School, Clifton State High School, Nobby State School.
How walkable is Pilton?
Pilton has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Pilton?
Pilton is close to Headington Hill, Manapouri, Missen Flat, Nevilton, Upper Pilton.
What is the population of Pilton?
The population of Pilton is approximately 71 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.

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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