Shannonvale, QLD 4873

Douglas Shire CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4873

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Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026

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What to know about Shannonvale

Shannonvale (4873) sits in the Douglas region of Queensland.

Shannonvale has roughly 194 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

What it’s like to live here

Shannonvale 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 32°C (hot), winter mornings around 18°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2,195 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Schools in Shannonvale

Schools serving Shannonvale: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Mossman State High School

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Mossman State School

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Port Douglas State School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Shannonvale's population at 194, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (94% family households, 15% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
194
Median age
48
Family households
94%
Lone person
15%
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
13%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

2,659 offences recorded in 2026 across the Douglas Shire Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Douglas Shire Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Other Offences511 (19.2%)
Offences Against Property307 (11.5%)
Offences Against the Person166 (6.2%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order151 (5.7%)
Assault137 (5.2%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
2,195 mm
Hottest month, avg max
32.8°C
Coldest month, avg min
18.0°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Shannonvale

What is the Shannonvale postcode?
Shannonvale is in the 4873 postcode, in QLD, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
Where is Shannonvale?
Shannonvale is a suburb in the Douglas Shire Council area, QLD 4873.
What schools are in Shannonvale?
There are 4 schools serving Shannonvale on this page, including Mossman State High School, Mossman State School, St Augustine's School.
How walkable is Shannonvale?
Shannonvale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Shannonvale?
Shannonvale is close to Cassowary, Bonnie Doon, Killaloe, Mossman Gorge, Finlay Vale.
What is the population of Shannonvale?
The population of Shannonvale is approximately 194 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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