Scrubby Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
500
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Scrubby Creek.
The postcode for Scrubby Creek is 4478 (QLD).
Scrubby Creek (4478) sits in the Blackall Tambo region of Queensland.
Scrubby Creek has roughly 500 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Scrubby Creek 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Scrubby Creek's population at 500, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
500
Median age
42
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$144/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$122/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
500
Median age: 42
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Scrubby Creek.
Frequently asked
About Scrubby Creek.
- What is the Scrubby Creek postcode?
- Scrubby Creek is in the 4478 postcode, in QLD, in the Blackall Tambo region.
- Where is Scrubby Creek?
- Scrubby Creek is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4478, in the Blackall Tambo region.
- What is the average rent in Scrubby Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $144, for units it's $122.
- How walkable is Scrubby Creek?
- Scrubby Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Scrubby Creek?
- Scrubby Creek is close to Lumeah, Bayrick, Minnie Downs, Langlo, Lansdowne.
- What is the population of Scrubby Creek?
- The population of Scrubby Creek is approximately 500 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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