Fraser Coast Regional Council
Scrubby Creek
Scrubby Creek at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
46.4k
Median age 46
About
Welcome to Scrubby Creek.
Scrubby Creek (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $286,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Scrubby Creek has roughly 46,427 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Houses change hands at $286,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $57,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Scrubby Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$251/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
46,427
Median age: 46
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.36% (median rent $295/wk against a $286,000 price tag). Units yield 6.34% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20215.36%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20216.34%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021–
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Scrubby Creek's population at 46,427, with a median age of 46. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
46,427
Median age
46
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
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 Fraser Coast 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.
8,923
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast 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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Scrubby Creek.
Local schools for Scrubby Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gympie South State School
Two Mile State School
Jones Hill State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Scrubby Creek.
- What is the median house price in Scrubby Creek?
- The median house price in Scrubby Creek, QLD 4570 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Scrubby Creek postcode?
- Scrubby Creek is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Scrubby Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $251.
- What schools are in Scrubby Creek?
- There are 7 schools serving Scrubby Creek on this page, including Cooloola Christian College, Gympie South State School, Two Mile State School.
- 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 Marys Creek, The Palms, Glastonbury, Pie Creek, Widgee Crossing South.
- What is the population of Scrubby Creek?
- Scrubby Creek has approximately 46,427 residents. The median age is 46.
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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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