Gympie Regional Council

Pioneers Rest

QLD4650

Pioneers Rest at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

78

Median age 58

The brief

What to know about Pioneers Rest.

Pioneers Rest (4650) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland.

Pioneers Rest has roughly 78 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.

Pioneers Rest 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 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Pioneers Rest's population at 78, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (96% own, 14% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (68% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

78

Median age

58

Family households

68%

Lone person

25%

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)

$255/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$175/wk

Owner occupied

96%

Renter occupied

14%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

78

Median age: 58

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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 Gympie 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.

4,061

total offences in 2026 across the Gympie Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences715 (17.6%)
Offences Against Property595 (14.7%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)343 (8.4%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order212 (5.2%)
Other Stealing184 (4.5%)

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 Pioneers Rest.

Local schools for Pioneers Rest

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Government School Catchment

Tiaro State School

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Mungar State School

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Parke State School

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Frequently asked

About Pioneers Rest.

What is the Pioneers Rest postcode?
Pioneers Rest is in the 4650 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Pioneers Rest?
The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $175.
What schools are in Pioneers Rest?
There are 12 schools serving Pioneers Rest on this page, including Tiaro State School, Mungar State School, Parke State School.
How walkable is Pioneers Rest?
Pioneers Rest has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Pioneers Rest?
Pioneers Rest is close to Owanyilla, Antigua, Tiaro, Pilerwa, Ferney.
What is the population of Pioneers Rest?
Pioneers Rest has approximately 78 residents. The median age is 58.

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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