Calliope, QLD 4680 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Calliope is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4680, home to 5,263 residents with a balanced age mix.

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Snapshot

Median rent$300 /wk
Population5,263
Median age32
Area183.4 km²
To CBD461 km
LGAGladstone

Demographics

Population
5,263
Median age
32 years
Median household income
$1,884 /week
Median personal income
$800 /week
Median family income
$2,138 /week
Average household size
2.9
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Gladstone
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$300 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,733
Rent share of household income
16%

Schools

  • Calliope State School Primary · Government
  • Calliope State High School Secondary · Government
  • Faith Baptist Christian School (Burua) Combined · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 14 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 3 libraries
  • 1 supermarket
  • 8 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 44.4% of the 2,147 resolvable premises in Calliope. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 44.4%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 12.8%
  • Fibre to the Node: 26.1%
  • Fixed Wireless: 13.6%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.2%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 6,998 across the Gladstone LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 2,666 theft, 1,439 drug offences, 1,072 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Gladstone — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Calliope?

Calliope (QLD 4680) had 5,263 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Gladstone local government area.

What is the median rent in Calliope?

The median advertised rent in Calliope is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Calliope?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Calliope covering government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Calliope State School (0.3 km), Calliope State High School (1.7 km), Faith Baptist Christian School (Burua) (8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Calliope?

Calliope is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (44.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Calliope?

Across the surrounding area, 6,998 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (2,666), drug offences (1,439), violent (1,072). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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