Hawkins Creek, QLD 4850 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Hawkins Creek is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4850, home to 236 residents with a settled, mature community.

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Snapshot

Median rent$220 /wk
Population236
Median age49
Area111.4 km²
To CBD1195 km
LGAHinchinbrook

Demographics

Population
236
Median age
49 years
Median household income
$1,525 /week
Median personal income
$751 /week
Median family income
$1,839 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Hinchinbrook
Statistical region (SA4)
Townsville
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Kennedy
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$220 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,517
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

  • Trebonne State School Primary · Government
  • Gilroy Santa Maria College (Ingham) Secondary · Catholic
  • Hinchinbrook Christian School (Ingham) Combined · Independent

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 park or reserve

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, 82.7 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 93.2% of the 146 resolvable premises in Hawkins Creek. 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: 0.7%
  • Fixed Wireless: 93.2%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 6.2%

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: 977 across the Hinchinbrook LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 17% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 286 theft, 235 violent offences, 195 drug offences.

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Hawkins Creek?

Hawkins Creek (QLD 4850) had 236 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 49. It sits within the Hinchinbrook local government area.

What is the median rent in Hawkins Creek?

The median advertised rent in Hawkins Creek is $220/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Hawkins Creek?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Hawkins Creek covering government, catholic, independent sectors. Nearest include: Trebonne State School (7.3 km), Gilroy Santa Maria College (Ingham) (8.4 km), Hinchinbrook Christian School (Ingham) (8.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Hawkins Creek?

Hawkins Creek is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (93.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Hawkins Creek?

Across the surrounding area, 977 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (286), violent (235), drug offences (195). 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 Hawkins Creek?

In Hawkins Creek, 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 (82.7 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

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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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