Clare, QLD 4807 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Clare is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4807, home to 201 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Burdekin local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 1032 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$178 /wk
Population201
Median age37
Area114.7 km²
To CBD1032 km
LGABurdekin

Demographics

Population
201
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,625 /week
Median personal income
$868 /week
Median family income
$2,055 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Burdekin
Statistical region (SA4)
Townsville
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Kennedy
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$178 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,300
Rent share of household income
11%

Schools

  • Clare State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 gym

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

Climate

  • Warmest month: Dec (31.6°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (25.2°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1162 mm
  • Reference station: Townsville Aero, 83.1 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 99.5% of the 215 resolvable premises in Clare. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Node: 0.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 99.5%

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: 1,457 across the Burdekin LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 7% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 451 theft, 387 drug offences, 211 violent offences.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Clare?

Clare (QLD 4807) had 201 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the Burdekin local government area.

What is the median rent in Clare?

The median advertised rent in Clare is $178/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Clare?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Clare covering government sectors. Nearest include: Clare State School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Clare?

Clare is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Clare?

Across the surrounding area, 1,457 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (451), drug offences (387), violent (211). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Clare?

In Clare, mean daily temperatures range from 19.9°C to 29°C and annual rainfall is 1,162 mm measured at the Townsville Aero weather station (83.1 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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