Zilzie at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
2,846
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Zilzie.
The postcode for Zilzie is 4710 (QLD).
Zilzie (4710) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland.
Zilzie has roughly 2,846 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Zilzie 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 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Zilzie's population at 2,846, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 33% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (73% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
2,846
Median age
43
Family households
73%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$600/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
62%
Renter occupied
33%
At a deeper level
2,846
Median age: 43
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 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
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 Zilzie.
Local schools for Zilzie
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Government School Catchment
Emu Park State School
Keppel Sands State School
Coowonga State School
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Frequently asked
About Zilzie.
- What is the Zilzie postcode?
- Zilzie is in the 4710 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
- Where is Zilzie?
- Zilzie is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4710, in the Livingstone region.
- What is the average rent in Zilzie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $600, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Zilzie?
- There are 10 schools serving Zilzie on this page, including Emu Park State School, Keppel Sands State School, Coowonga State School.
- How walkable is Zilzie?
- Zilzie has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Zilzie?
- Zilzie is close to Emu Park, Kinka Beach, Keppel Sands, Tanby, Coowonga.
- What is the population of Zilzie?
- The population of Zilzie is approximately 2,846 (2021 Census). The median age is 43.
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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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