Southern Downs
Thanes Creek
Thanes Creek at a glance
Median house
$164,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
61
Median age 52
About
Welcome to Thanes Creek.
Thanes Creek (4370) sits in the Southern Downs region of Queensland. The median house here is $164,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Thanes Creek has roughly 61 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Houses change hands at $164,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly -26% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $33,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Thanes Creek on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$164,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$260/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$300/wk
Owner occupied
81%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$164,000
$205,920
61
Median age: 52
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 8.24% (median rent $260/wk against a $164,000 price tag). Units yield 7.58% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20268.24%
Based on $164,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20267.58%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202681%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Thanes Creek's population at 61, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (81% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (35%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
61
Median age
52
Family households
58%
Lone person
35%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Thanes Creek 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 10 government primary, 2 government secondary, 4 Catholic, 3 independent.
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 Southern Downs 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.
2,811
total offences in 2026 across the Southern Downs 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
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 Thanes Creek.
Local schools for Thanes Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Karara State School
Leyburn State School
Wheatvale State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Thanes Creek.
- What is the median house price in Thanes Creek?
- The median house price in Thanes Creek, QLD 4370 is $164,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Thanes Creek postcode?
- Thanes Creek is in the 4370 postcode, in QLD, in the Southern Downs region.
- What is the average rent in Thanes Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $260, for units it's $300.
- What schools are in Thanes Creek?
- There are 20 schools serving Thanes Creek on this page, including Karara State School, Leyburn State School, Wheatvale State School.
- How walkable is Thanes Creek?
- Thanes Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Thanes Creek?
- Thanes Creek is close to Thane, Montrose, Pratten, Greymare, Rodgers Creek.
- What is the population of Thanes Creek?
- Thanes Creek has approximately 61 residents. The median age is 52.
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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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