Queenton, QLD 4820 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Queenton is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4820, home to 1,236 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Charters Towers local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1040 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$209 /wk
Population1,236
Median age38
Area6.8 km²
To CBD1040 km
LGACharters Towers

Demographics

Population
1,236
Median age
38 years
Median household income
$1,231 /week
Median personal income
$671 /week
Median family income
$1,602 /week
Average household size
2.3
Persons per bedroom
0.7
Local government area
Charters Towers
Statistical region (SA4)
Townsville
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Kennedy
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$209 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,040
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • All Souls St Gabriels School (Charters Towers) Combined · Independent
  • Millchester State School Primary · Government
  • Columba Catholic College (Hackett Tce, Charters Towers) Secondary · Catholic
  • Charters Towers Central State School Primary · Government
  • Charters Towers School of Distance Education Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 4 cafés
  • 4 restaurants
  • 4 pubs and bars
  • 20 parks and reserves
  • 7 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 4 supermarkets

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 Node serves 67.5% of the 755 resolvable premises in Queenton. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 28.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 67.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 4.2%

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: 1,670 across the Charters Towers LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 14% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 564 theft, 409 drug offences, 331 violent offences.

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Queenton?

Queenton (QLD 4820) had 1,236 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Charters Towers local government area.

What is the median rent in Queenton?

The median advertised rent in Queenton is $209/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Queenton?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Queenton covering independent, government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: All Souls St Gabriels School (Charters Towers) (1.6 km), Millchester State School (1.6 km), Columba Catholic College (Hackett Tce, Charters Towers) (1.9 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Queenton?

Queenton is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (67.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Queenton?

Across the surrounding area, 1,670 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (564), drug offences (409), violent (331). 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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