Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Walter Hill

QLD4854

Walter Hill at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

5,525

Median age 43

The brief

What to know about Walter Hill.

Walter Hill (4854) sits in the Cassowary Coast region of Queensland.

Walter Hill has roughly 5,525 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.

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Day to day

What it’s like to live here.

Walter Hill scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 2 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Walter Hill's population at 5,525, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

5,525

Median age

43

Family households

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$250/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$213/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5,525

Median age: 43

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific

QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Cassowary Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

2,864

total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences576 (20.1%)
Offences Against Property311 (10.9%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)158 (5.5%)
Drug Offences153 (5.3%)
Offences Against the Person147 (5.1%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Walter Hill.

Local schools for Walter Hill

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Government School Catchment

Tully State School

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Feluga State School

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Tully State High School

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Frequently asked

About Walter Hill.

What is the Walter Hill postcode?
Walter Hill is in the 4854 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Walter Hill?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
What schools are in Walter Hill?
There are 4 schools serving Walter Hill on this page, including St Clare's School, Tully State School, Feluga State School.
How walkable is Walter Hill?
Walter Hill has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Walter Hill?
Walter Hill is close to Dingo Pocket, Cardstone, Munro Plains, Jarra Creek, Bulgun.
What is the population of Walter Hill?
Walter Hill has approximately 5,525 residents. The median age is 43.

Sources cited

Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →

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