Willows, QLD 4702 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Willows is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4702, home to 139 residents with a settled, mature community.

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Snapshot

Median rent$113 /wk
Population139
Median age59
Area1209.6 km²
To CBD513 km
LGACentral Highlands (Qld)

Demographics

Population
139
Median age
59 years
Median household income
$792 /week
Median personal income
$472 /week
Median family income
$1,062 /week
Average household size
1.9
Persons per bedroom
0.9
Local government area
Central Highlands (Qld)
Statistical region (SA4)
Central Queensland
Remoteness classification
Very Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$113 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$758
Rent share of household income
14%

Schools

  • Emu Park State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 68 cafés
  • 127 restaurants
  • 50 pubs and bars
  • 605 parks and reserves
  • 82 gyms and fitness centres
  • 18 libraries
  • 26 supermarkets
  • 94 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 60 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 84.3% of the 83 resolvable premises in Willows. 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 Premises: 2.4%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 1.2%
  • Hybrid Fibre-Coaxial: 3.6%
  • Fibre to the Node: 2.4%
  • Fixed Wireless: 6.0%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 84.3%

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: 3,197 across the Central Highlands (Qld) LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 1,200 theft, 523 drug offences, 453 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Central Highlands (Qld) — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Willows?

Willows (QLD 4702) had 139 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 59. It sits within the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area.

What is the median rent in Willows?

The median advertised rent in Willows is $113/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Willows?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Willows covering government sectors. Nearest include: Emu Park State School (7 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Willows?

Willows is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (84.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Willows?

Across the surrounding area, 3,197 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,200), drug offences (523), violent (453). 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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