Ilfracombe, QLD 4727 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Ilfracombe is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4727, home to 310 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Longreach local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 951 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$190 /wk
Population310
Median age43
Area6580.9 km²
To CBD951 km
LGALongreach

Demographics

Population
310
Median age
43 years
Median household income
$1,325 /week
Median personal income
$806 /week
Median family income
$1,708 /week
Average household size
2.2
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Longreach
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Maranoa
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$190 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$607
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

  • Ilfracombe State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 8 parks and reserves
  • 2 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library

Counts within roughly 5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 98.7% of the 77 resolvable premises in Ilfracombe. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.

  • Fibre to the Node: 1.3%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 98.7%

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: 352 across the Longreach LGA in the year to April 2026 (down 5% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 132 drug offences, 101 theft, 44 violent offences.

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

Other suburbs in Longreach

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Ilfracombe?

Ilfracombe (QLD 4727) had 310 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 43. It sits within the Longreach local government area.

What is the median rent in Ilfracombe?

The median advertised rent in Ilfracombe is $190/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Ilfracombe?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Ilfracombe covering government sectors. Nearest include: Ilfracombe State School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Ilfracombe?

Ilfracombe is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (98.7% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Ilfracombe?

Across the surrounding area, 352 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were drug offences (132), theft (101), violent (44). 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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