Scenic Rim Regional Council
Purga
Purga at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
561
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Purga.
Purga (4306) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Purga has roughly 561 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Purga 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.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Purga's population at 561, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (83% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
561
Median age
44
Family households
83%
Lone person
17%
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)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
561
Median age: 44
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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 Scenic Rim 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.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim Regional 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
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Purga.
Local schools for Purga
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Amberley District State School
Deebing Heights State School
Churchill State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Purga.
- What is the Purga postcode?
- Purga is in the 4306 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Purga?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Purga?
- There are 20 schools serving Purga on this page, including Amberley District State School, Deebing Heights State School, Churchill State School.
- How walkable is Purga?
- Purga has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Purga?
- Purga is close to Yamanto, Loamside, Amberley, West Amberley, One Mile.
- What is the population of Purga?
- Purga has approximately 561 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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