Comet QLD 4702
Comet is a rural locality in Queensland, 856 km from Brisbane CBD, around 9 hours 35 minutes by car. Population is 360; the median age is 41 and the median household income is $133,900 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the top 40% nationally. Population fell 27.7% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $150 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,167. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 360. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025114 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 26% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4702.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Is Comet safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Comet sits in the moderate band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 75% on the prior year.
1 offences
75.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20248 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 1 of them fatal
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Schools
One school serves Comet, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 8 students in one school (avg 8)
Primary
Walkability
Comet is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Comet.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 86
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Central Highlands (Qld): council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Comet is home to 360 residents, with a median age of 41, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $134,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.2%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
360
Median Age
41
Median Household Income
$133,900/yr
Census Median Rent
$150/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$2,167/mo
Avg Household Size
2.6
Median Personal Income
$65,728/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
Unoccupied Dwellings
17.9%
Total Dwellings
123
Owner-Occupier Rate
85.4%
Houses
93.5%
Rental Stress
5.8%
Mortgage Stress
19.4%
Work From Home
29.1%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 80.6%
- English Spoken at Home
- 83.9%
- Employment Rate
- 72%
- Completed Year 12
- 37.8%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,276 a year through Central Highlands (Qld) based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Central Highlands (Qld)
In the year to August 2026, 35 new dwellings were approved across Central Highlands (Qld). That mix is 33 houses and 2 units. Approvals are down 75.0% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this locality: 1 to 5 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 1 to 5 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (1 parcel), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Gaangalu Nation People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. No native title claim is currently registered here, so the last registered claimant remains the Aboriginal party.
Climate & Setting
from Emerald Airport, 40.2 kmModerate rainfall — very hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 157 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 597 mm
- 46 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 34.2°C
- 63 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 9.9°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
EV adoption
In postcode 4702, 44 of 27,587 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.3% (368 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.5%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4702, 6,763 rooftop-solar systems totalling 45.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 11,722 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 410 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Colin Boyce Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Colin Boyce | 39.8% | 60.2% | -6.4 |
| 2022 | Colin Boyce | 46.2% | 53.8% | -4.8 |
| 2019 | Ken O'Dowd | 41.3% | 58.7% | +7.6 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Sean Dillon Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sean Dillon LNP | 71.0% |
| 2020 | Lachlan Millar LNP | 67.2% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Comet?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
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- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Comet
Is Comet a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Comet is moderate (49/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Comet?
Comet has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Comet?
Comet, QLD had a population of 360 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Comet, QLD?
The postcode for Comet, QLD is 4702.
How far is Comet from Brisbane?
Comet is 856 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 575 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Comet?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Comet was $133,900 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Comet?
There are too few current rental listings in Comet for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $150, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Comet?
The median age of residents in Comet was 41 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Comet?
There is 1 school inside the Comet boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
What is the weather like in Comet?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Comet, Emerald Airport (40.2 km away), summer days average 34.2°C, winter nights 9.9°C, 597 mm of rain a year over 46 rainy days, and 63 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Comet?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Comet belong to?
Comet sits within the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Comet?
The average residential rates bill through Central Highlands (Qld) is $1,276 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Comet?
Across Central Highlands (Qld), 35 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 75.0% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Comet in?
Comet sits within the federal Division of Flynn, currently held by Colin Boyce (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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