Sellheim at a glance
Walk score
42
Car dependent
Population
9,284
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Sellheim.
The postcode for Sellheim is 4816 (QLD).
Sellheim (4816) sits in the Croydon region of Queensland.
Sellheim has roughly 9,284 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-friendly: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Sellheim scores 42/100 on walkability, which makes it car-friendly 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 3 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sellheim's population at 9,284, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
9,284
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9,284
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 Croydon Shire 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.
34
total offences in 2026 across the Croydon Shire 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.
42
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sellheim.
Local schools for Sellheim
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Richmond Hill State School
Charters Towers State High School
Charters Towers Central State School
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Frequently asked
About Sellheim.
- What is the Sellheim postcode?
- Sellheim is in the 4816 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
- Where is Sellheim?
- Sellheim is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4816, in the Croydon region.
- What is the average rent in Sellheim?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in Sellheim?
- There are 8 schools serving Sellheim on this page, including Blackheath and Thornburgh College, Richmond Hill State School, Charters Towers State High School.
- How walkable is Sellheim?
- Sellheim has a Walk Score of 42 out of 100, car-dependent for most errands. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Sellheim?
- Sellheim is close to Richmond Hill, Charters Towers, Charters Towers City, Grand Secret, Alabama Hill.
- What is the population of Sellheim?
- The population of Sellheim is approximately 9,284 (2021 Census). 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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