Ilfracombe QLD 4727
Ilfracombe sits 1,170 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 13 hours 5 minutes by car. Census data records 310 residents with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $68,900 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the middle range nationally. The locality grew 19.7% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $190 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $607. Ilfracombe is characterised by high crime risk and 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 310. 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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Median House Price
Public listings dataThe median house sale price in Ilfracombe sits at $154,000, broadly flat year-on-year. That said, only five sales settled in the quarter, so the median is a noisy signal — treat it as a direction rather than a level.
$154,000
Based on only 5 sales — small sample, take as indicative.
Is Ilfracombe safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Ilfracombe sits in the moderate band, with 13 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 225% on the prior year.
13 offences
225.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20248 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
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 Ilfracombe, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 9 students in one school (avg 9)
Primary
Walkability
Ilfracombe 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 Ilfracombe.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 52
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
Longreach: 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
Ilfracombe is home to 310 residents, with a median age of 43, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $69,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.7%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
310
Median Age
43
Median Household Income
$68,900/yr
Census Median Rent
$190/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$607/mo
Avg Household Size
2.2
Median Personal Income
$41,912/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Unoccupied Dwellings
28.0%
Total Dwellings
107
Owner-Occupier Rate
76.1%
Houses
95.3%
Rental Stress
14.3%
Mortgage Stress
10.6%
Work From Home
34.6%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 76.1%
- English Spoken at Home
- 80.0%
- Employment Rate
- 63.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 30.6%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, 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 $735 a year through Longreach based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Longreach
In the year to August 2026, 7 new dwellings were approved across Longreach. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Bidjara People #7.
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 Longreach Aero, 36.4 kmDry climate — very hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 246 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 396 mm
- 33 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 37.3°C
- 132 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 8.6°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 4727, 0 of 295 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.7% (5 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4727, 74 rooftop-solar systems totalling 0.5 MW have been installed since 2001, against 138 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 7 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."
Mortgage repayments
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $154,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by David Littleproud Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | David Littleproud | 26.0% | 74.0% | -1.8 |
| 2022 | David Littleproud | 27.9% | 72.1% | -3.3 |
| 2019 | David Littleproud | 24.6% | 75.4% | +7.9 |
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 Ilfracombe?
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.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 310 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Nearby suburbs
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Common questions about Ilfracombe
Is Ilfracombe a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Ilfracombe is moderate (60/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Ilfracombe?
Ilfracombe 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 Ilfracombe?
Ilfracombe, QLD had a population of 310 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Ilfracombe, QLD?
The postcode for Ilfracombe, QLD is 4727.
How far is Ilfracombe from Brisbane?
Ilfracombe is 1,170 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 787 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Ilfracombe?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Ilfracombe was $68,900 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 Ilfracombe?
There are too few current rental listings in Ilfracombe for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $190, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Ilfracombe?
The median age of residents in Ilfracombe was 43 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Ilfracombe?
There is 1 school inside the Ilfracombe boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
What is the weather like in Ilfracombe?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Ilfracombe, Longreach Aero (36.4 km away), summer days average 37.3°C, winter nights 8.6°C, 396 mm of rain a year over 33 rainy days, and 132 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Ilfracombe?
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 Ilfracombe belong to?
Ilfracombe sits within the Longreach local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Ilfracombe?
The average residential rates bill through Longreach is $735 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Ilfracombe?
Across Longreach, 7 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Ilfracombe in?
Ilfracombe sits within the federal Division of Maranoa, currently held by David Littleproud (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- 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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