Pilerwa QLD 4650
Pilerwa is a rural locality in Queensland, 244 km from Brisbane CBD, around 2 hours 55 minutes by car. Population is 50; the median age is 48 and the median household income is $54,132 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the bottom 20% nationally. Population fell 2.0% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median monthly mortgage of $1,300. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
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Rental Market
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025130 Acceptable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 23% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4650.
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.
Serious Road Crashes
2020–2024No crash in Pilerwa killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2020–2024.
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
Walkability
Pilerwa 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 Pilerwa.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 13
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
Fraser Coast: 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
Pilerwa is home to 50 residents, with a median age of 48, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $54,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
50
Median Age
48
Median Household Income
$54,132/yr
Census Median Rent
—
Census Median Mortgage
$1,300/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$24,492/yr
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Unoccupied Dwellings
20.0%
Total Dwellings
15
Owner-Occupier Rate
100.0%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
—
Mortgage Stress
28.8%
Work From Home
20.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 60.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 60.0%
- Employment Rate
- 42.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 20.0%
Occupations
Religion
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,576 a year through Fraser Coast based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Fraser Coast
In the year to August 2026, 1,578 new dwellings were approved across Fraser Coast. That mix is 1,395 houses and 183 units. Approvals are down 8.2% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Kabi Kabi First Nation Traditional Owners Native Title Claim Group.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 5.5 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 1 day exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 14 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 0.
From the Maryborough (Wide Bay-Burnett) monitoring station, 16.0 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Maryborough, 18.3 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 36 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 24.7 km
- Annual rainfall
- 1,074 mm
- 91 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 31.0°C
- 5 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 9.7°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.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 3.7 kmGravel and Sand QuarryingTop reported: Oxides of Nitrogen · Carbon monoxide · Particulate Matter ≤10.0 µm (PM10)
EV adoption
In postcode 4650, 83 of 31,223 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.4% (436 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.7%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4650, 10,875 rooftop-solar systems totalling 66.6 MW have been installed since 2001, against 15,226 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 921 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 Llew O'Brien Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Llew O'Brien | 42.4% | 57.6% | +3.7 |
| 2022 | Llew O'Brien | 38.7% | 61.3% | -1.8 |
| 2019 | Llew O'Brien | 36.9% | 63.1% | +5.0 |
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 John Barounis Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | John Barounis LNP | 52.8% |
| 2020 | Bruce Saunders ALP | 61.9% |
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.
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Common questions about Pilerwa
What natural hazards affect Pilerwa?
Pilerwa 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 Pilerwa?
Pilerwa, QLD had a population of 50 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Pilerwa, QLD?
The postcode for Pilerwa, QLD is 4650.
How far is Pilerwa from Brisbane?
Pilerwa is 244 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 173 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Pilerwa?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Pilerwa was $54,132 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median age in Pilerwa?
The median age of residents in Pilerwa was 48 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the air quality in Pilerwa?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Pilerwa (Maryborough (Wide Bay-Burnett)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 5.5 µg/m³ and PM10 of 14.0 µg/m³. That puts Pilerwa below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Pilerwa?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Pilerwa, Maryborough (18.3 km away), summer days average 31°C, winter nights 9.7°C, 1,074 mm of rain a year over 91 rainy days, and 5 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Pilerwa?
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 Pilerwa belong to?
Pilerwa sits within the Fraser Coast local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Pilerwa?
The average residential rates bill through Fraser Coast is $1,576 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Pilerwa?
Across Fraser Coast, 1,578 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 8.2% 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 Pilerwa in?
Pilerwa sits within the federal Division of Wide Bay, currently held by Llew O'Brien (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- 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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