Croydon
The Cape
The Cape at a glance
Walk score
14
Very car dependent
Population
9,284
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about The Cape.
The Cape (4816) sits in the Croydon region of Queensland.
The Cape has roughly 9,284 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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What it’s like to live here.
The Cape scores 14/100 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 2 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put The Cape's population at 9,284, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
9,284
Median age
44
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$150/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$128/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
9,284
Median age: 44
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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 Croydon 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.
17
total offences in 2026 across the Croydon 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.
14
10
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in The Cape.
Local schools for The Cape
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Pentland State School
Homestead State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About The Cape.
- What is the The Cape postcode?
- The Cape is in the 4816 postcode, in QLD, in the Croydon region.
- What is the average rent in The Cape?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $150, for units it's $128.
- What schools are in The Cape?
- There are 2 schools serving The Cape on this page, including Pentland State School, Homestead State School.
- How walkable is The Cape?
- The Cape has a Walk Score of 14 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 10, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Cape?
- The Cape is close to Pentland, Homestead, Torrens Creek, Balfes Creek, Campaspe.
- What is the population of The Cape?
- The Cape has approximately 9,284 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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