Stockyard at a glance

Population

25.1k

Median age 43

The brief

What to know about Stockyard.

The postcode for Stockyard is 4703 (QLD).

Stockyard (4703) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland.

Stockyard has roughly 25,129 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Stockyard's population at 25,129, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

25,129

Median age

43

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$350/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$298/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

25,129

Median age: 43

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Livingstone 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.

4,087

total offences in 2026 across the Livingstone Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences689 (16.9%)
Offences Against Property552 (13.5%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order253 (6.2%)
Offences Against the Person251 (6.1%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)247 (6.0%)

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

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Stockyard.

Local schools for Stockyard

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Government School Catchment

Byfield State School

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Farnborough State School

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Yeppoon State School

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Frequently asked

About Stockyard.

What is the Stockyard postcode?
Stockyard is in the 4703 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
Where is Stockyard?
Stockyard is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4703, in the Livingstone region.
What is the average rent in Stockyard?
The median weekly rent for houses is $350, for units it's $298.
What schools are in Stockyard?
There are 9 schools serving Stockyard on this page, including Byfield State School, Farnborough State School, St Benedict's Catholic Primary School.
What suburbs are near Stockyard?
Stockyard is close to Weerriba, Byfield, Bayfield, Maryvale, Woodbury.
What is the population of Stockyard?
The population of Stockyard is approximately 25,129 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.

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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