Weipa Airport at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
5,603
Median age 30
The brief
What to know about Weipa Airport.
The postcode for Weipa Airport is 4874 (QLD).
Weipa Airport (4874) sits in the Aurukun region of Queensland.
Weipa Airport has roughly 5,603 residents, with a young-family demographic. 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.
Weipa Airport 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 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Weipa Airport's population at 5,603, with a median age of 30. That sits as a young-family demographic.
Population
5,603
Median age
30
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)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$251/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
5,603
Median age: 30
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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 Aurukun 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.
1,926
total offences in 2026 across the Aurukun 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
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Education
Schools in Weipa Airport.
Local schools for Weipa Airport
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Government School Catchment
Western Cape College
Non-Government Schools
Kluthuthu Christian College
St Joseph's Parish School
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Frequently asked
About Weipa Airport.
- What is the Weipa Airport postcode?
- Weipa Airport is in the 4874 postcode, in QLD, in the Aurukun Shire Council region.
- Where is Weipa Airport?
- Weipa Airport is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4874, in the Aurukun Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Weipa Airport?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $251.
- What schools are in Weipa Airport?
- There are 3 schools serving Weipa Airport on this page, including Kluthuthu Christian College, St Joseph's Parish School, Western Cape College.
- How walkable is Weipa Airport?
- Weipa Airport has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Weipa Airport?
- Weipa Airport is close to Mission River, Rocky Point, Evans Landing, Nanum, Trunding.
- What is the population of Weipa Airport?
- The population of Weipa Airport is approximately 5,603 (2021 Census). The median age is 30.
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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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