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Home Hill

QLD 4806 • Rest of QLD

2,876
Population (2021)
$34,164
Median Income
20.17 km²
Area
$220/wk
Median Rent
RuralAffordableAgriculturalRetirement-FriendlyHistoric

About Home Hill

Home Hill is a small rural town in the Burdekin Shire of North Queensland, located approximately 100 km south-east of Townsville. With a population of around 2,950, the town has an older demographic with a median age over 60 and a higher proportion of single-person households. It sits on the southern bank of the Burdekin River, across from its twin town of Ayr.

The town serves as a hub for the surrounding sugarcane farming district, with the Burdekin region being one of Australia's largest sugar-producing areas. Home Hill offers affordable housing with a median price around $295,000, making it attractive for retirees and rural workers. Key attractions include the Burdekin Bridge, the Australian Italian Festival, and the Home Hill Swimming Pool. Basic shopping and services are available locally, with larger amenities in Ayr and Townsville.

Home Hill falls under postcode 4806 and is governed by Burdekin Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burdekin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4806
Urban Area
Burdekin
LGA / Council
Burdekin
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Burdekin
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.66°, 147.41°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
20.17 km²
Elevation
16m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Home Hill
0.5 km
6 min

Bus Services

  • Burdekin Bus — Ayr via Burdekin Bridge 10 min

Commute to Townsville

Distance
100 km
By Bus
1 hr 30 min
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 5 min

🛣️ No regular commuter rail; long-distance Spirit of Queensland stops here. Most commuting by car via Bruce Highway.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Town centre is compact with basic shops, post office, and services within walking distance. Outer areas require a car.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$220
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,083
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
49 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
1.5%

17 state housing + 0 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
2,954
Census 2021
2,876
▼ 2.6% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,744
Income 2021
$34,164
▲ 14.9% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,421
Born Overseas 231

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 50
  • 2. Italy 49
  • 3. Philippines 30
  • 4. New Zealand 21
  • 5. Fiji 7
  • 6. Germany 7
  • 7. India 7
  • 8. Ireland 6
  • 9. Scotland 6
  • 10. Greece 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

Australian 1,120
English 1,051
Italian 450
Scottish 302
Irish 278
German 190
Australian Aboriginal 161
Greek 42
Filipino 37
Spanish 27

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

1,964
Both parents born in Australia
391
Both parents born overseas
269
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
65.8%
No Religion
23.4%
Buddhism
0.3%
Islam
0.2%
Hinduism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
130 (4.5%)
5-14 years
323 (11.2%)
15-19 years
187 (6.5%)
20-24 years
120 (4.2%)
25-34 years
264 (9.2%)
35-44 years
267 (9.3%)
45-54 years
359 (12.5%)
55-64 years
418 (14.5%)
65-74 years
424 (14.7%)
75-84 years
254 (8.8%)
85+ years
130 (4.5%)

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