Spurgeon at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
6,771
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Spurgeon.
The postcode for Spurgeon is 4873 (QLD).
Spurgeon (4873) sits in the Douglas region of Queensland.
Spurgeon has roughly 6,771 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Spurgeon 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 3 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Spurgeon's population at 6,771, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
6,771
Median age
47
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$221/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
6,771
Median age: 47
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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 Douglas 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.
1,544
total offences in 2026 across the Douglas 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Spurgeon.
Local schools for Spurgeon
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Government School Catchment
Daintree State School
Alexandra Bay State School
Miallo State School
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Frequently asked
About Spurgeon.
- What is the Spurgeon postcode?
- Spurgeon is in the 4873 postcode, in QLD, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
- Where is Spurgeon?
- Spurgeon is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4873, in the Douglas Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Spurgeon?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $221.
- What schools are in Spurgeon?
- There are 3 schools serving Spurgeon on this page, including Daintree State School, Alexandra Bay State School, Miallo State School.
- How walkable is Spurgeon?
- Spurgeon has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Spurgeon?
- Spurgeon is close to Spurgeon, Dedin, Dagmar, Upper Daintree, Daintree.
- What is the population of Spurgeon?
- The population of Spurgeon is approximately 6,771 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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