Sexton at a glance
Population
187
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Sexton.
The postcode for Sexton is 4570 (QLD).
Sexton (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Sexton has roughly 187 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 1 government secondary, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Sexton's population at 187, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 21% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (71% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
187
Median age
40
Family households
71%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$310/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
21%
At a deeper level
187
Median age: 40
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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 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.
14,778
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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Sexton.
Local schools for Sexton
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Government School Catchment
Gunalda State School
Woolooga State School
Chatsworth State School
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Frequently asked
About Sexton.
- What is the Sexton postcode?
- Sexton is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- Where is Sexton?
- Sexton is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4570, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Sexton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $310.
- What schools are in Sexton?
- There are 12 schools serving Sexton on this page, including Gunalda State School, Woolooga State School, Chatsworth State School.
- What suburbs are near Sexton?
- Sexton is close to Bells Bridge, Lower Wonga, Curra, Scotchy Pocket, Gunalda.
- What is the population of Sexton?
- The population of Sexton is approximately 187 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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