Howard QLD

Postcode 4659 · Fraser Coast LGA

Howard is a small community in Queensland within the Fraser Coast local government area (postcode 4659). With a population of 1,394, the suburb has an older demographic with a median age of 56. Households earn a median income of $44K per year, with an average household size of 2.2 people. The most common occupations are sales, labourers, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median weekly rent is $248 (Census 2021). The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,062.

Howard is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 894, which is well below the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Fraser Coast LGA is moderate at 5,445 incidents per 100,000 population.

SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage1/10
Education1/10
Economic1/10
Disadvantage1/10
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$248
POPULATION
1,394
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age56
Household Size2.2
HH Income /wk$854
Personal Income /wk$456
Mortgage /mth$1,062
CRIME (Fraser Coast LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)5,445
Total Incidents5,445
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA894
Total Students163
Government1
Howard State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 894
Data: Year ending Dec 2026