Scenic Rim Regional Council
The Head
The Head at a glance
Median house
$238,000
Median unit
$171,360
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
12
Median age 70
About
Welcome to The Head.
The Head (4373) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland. The median house here is $238,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
The Head has roughly 12 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.
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Houses change hands at $238,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $171,360, roughly 28% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $48,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps The Head on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$238,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $171,360.
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$240/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$204/wk
Owner occupied
100%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
$238,000
$171,360
12
Median age: 70
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 5.24% (median rent $240/wk against a $238,000 price tag). Units yield 6.19% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: abs-census-20215.24%
Based on $238,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: abs-census-20216.19%
Based on $171,360 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: abs-census-2021–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026100%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: abs-census-2021–
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 The Head's population at 12, with a median age of 70. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
12
Median age
70
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
The Head 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 2 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 Scenic Rim 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.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim 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 The Head.
Local schools for The Head
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Killarney P-10 State School
Woodenbong Central School
Yangan State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About The Head.
- What is the median house price in The Head?
- The median house price in The Head, QLD 4373 is $238,000. The median unit price is $171,360. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the The Head postcode?
- The Head is in the 4373 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in The Head?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $240, for units it's $204.
- What schools are in The Head?
- There are 16 schools serving The Head on this page, including Killarney P-10 State School, Woodenbong Central School, Yangan State School.
- How walkable is The Head?
- The Head has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near The Head?
- The Head is close to The Falls, Burnett Creek, Carneys Creek, Mount Colliery, Killarney.
- What is the population of The Head?
- The Head has approximately 12 residents. The median age is 70.
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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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