Lowmead, QLD 4676 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Lowmead is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4676, home to 179 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Gladstone local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 345 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 179
- Median age
- 57 years
- Median household income
- $880 /week
- Median personal income
- $446 /week
- Median family income
- $1,042 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Gladstone
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Central Queensland
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Flynn
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $150 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,042
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Lowmead State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 pubs and bars
- 2 parks and reserves
- 2 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.3°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1000 mm
- Reference station: Rockhampton Aero, 76.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 97.2% of the 71 resolvable premises in Lowmead. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 2.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 97.2%
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.
Other suburbs in Gladstone
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lowmead?
Lowmead (QLD 4676) had 179 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 57. It sits within the Gladstone local government area.
What is the median rent in Lowmead?
The median advertised rent in Lowmead is $150/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Lowmead?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Lowmead covering government sectors. Nearest include: Lowmead State School (1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Lowmead?
Lowmead is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (97.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Lowmead?
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.
What is the climate like in Lowmead?
In Lowmead, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 1,000 mm measured at the Rockhampton Aero weather station (76.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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