Kilcoy

QLD 4515 • Greater Brisbane

1,996
Population (2021)
$39,208
Median Income
3.31 km²
Area
$335/wk
Median Rent
RuralCountry TownAffordableFamily-FriendlyAgricultural

About Kilcoy

Kilcoy is a rural town in the Somerset Region of Queensland, located approximately 97 kilometres northwest of Brisbane along the D'Aguilar Highway. With a population of around 2,000 residents, it sits just north of Lake Somerset in the Brisbane River Valley. The town serves as a service centre for the surrounding pastoral and farming community, with a relaxed country atmosphere and strong community spirit.

The town offers essential amenities including schools, a hospital, sporting facilities, and a range of local shops along its main street. Kilcoy is known for its beef cattle industry and hosts popular country events throughout the year. The area attracts families and retirees seeking an affordable, quiet lifestyle with easy access to the scenic Somerset and D'Aguilar Range regions.

Kilcoy falls under postcode 4515 and is governed by Somerset Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.

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📍 Location

State
Postcode
4515
Urban Area
Esk - Kilcoy
LGA / Council
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.94°, 152.56°
Statistical Area
Greater Brisbane
Area
3.31 km²
Elevation
134m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • TransLink Route 539 — Caboolture via Woodford 60 min to Caboolture

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
97 km
By Train
No direct train — drive to Caboolture then train (~2 hrs total)
By Bus
Limited bus to Caboolture, then train (~2.5 hrs total)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Regional town; most residents rely on private vehicles

Walkability Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car, though the compact town centre is walkable for daily essentials.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$335
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,300
Avg Household Size
2.6 people
Median Age
38 years

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
1,898
Census 2021
1,996
5.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$30,420
Income 2021
$39,208
28.9% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 1,176
Born Overseas 564

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 378
  • 2. New Zealand 35
  • 3. England 25
  • 4. South Korea 12
  • 5. Scotland 11
  • 6. South Africa 11
  • 7. Samoa 10
  • 8. United States 7
  • 9. Canada 5
  • 10. China 5

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 639
Australian 614
Filipino 401
Irish 143
Scottish 136
German 118
Australian Aboriginal 60
Spanish 23
Chinese 21
Welsh 17

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

994
Both parents born in Australia
603
Both parents born overseas
139
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
54.9%
No Religion
29.0%
Islam
0.7%
Hinduism
0.4%
Buddhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
105 (5.3%)
5-14 years
272 (13.6%)
15-19 years
113 (5.7%)
20-24 years
76 (3.8%)
25-34 years
308 (15.4%)
35-44 years
320 (16.0%)
45-54 years
195 (9.8%)
55-64 years
227 (11.4%)
65-74 years
206 (10.3%)
75-84 years
114 (5.7%)
85+ years
57 (2.9%)

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