Julia Creek, QLD 4823 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Julia Creek is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4823, home to 549 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Burke local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1512 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$129 /wk
Population549
Median age37
Area6184.3 km²
To CBD1512 km
LGAMcKinlay

Demographics

Population
549
Median age
37 years
Median household income
$1,586 /week
Median personal income
$963 /week
Median family income
$2,107 /week
Average household size
2.4
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
McKinlay
Statistical region (SA4)
Queensland - Outback
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Kennedy
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$129 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$625
Rent share of household income
8%

Schools

  • Julia Creek State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 cafés
  • 2 pubs and bars
  • 6 parks and reserves
  • 3 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 playground

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Premises serves 85.9% of the 403 resolvable premises in Julia Creek. 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: 85.9%
  • Fibre to the Node: 0.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 13.6%

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: 75 across the McKinlay LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 56% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 26 theft, 14 violent offences, 11 drug offences.

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

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Julia Creek?

Julia Creek (QLD 4823) had 549 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 37. It sits within the McKinlay local government area.

What is the median rent in Julia Creek?

The median advertised rent in Julia Creek is $129/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Julia Creek?

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

What NBN technology is available in Julia Creek?

Julia Creek is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (85.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Julia Creek?

Across the surrounding area, 75 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (26), violent (14), drug offences (11). 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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