Balnagowan at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
438
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Balnagowan.
The postcode for Balnagowan is 4740 (QLD).
Balnagowan (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Balnagowan has roughly 438 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Balnagowan 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 4 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Balnagowan's population at 438, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 7% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (88% family households, 11% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
438
Median age
40
Family households
88%
Lone person
11%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$275/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
7%
At a deeper level
438
Median age: 40
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Safety
Crime and safety.
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 Mackay 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.
19,004
total offences in 2026 across the Mackay Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Balnagowan.
Local schools for Balnagowan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Marian State School
Coningsby State School
Walkerston State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Balnagowan.
- What is the Balnagowan postcode?
- Balnagowan is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Balnagowan?
- Balnagowan is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4740, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Balnagowan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $275.
- What schools are in Balnagowan?
- There are 5 schools serving Balnagowan on this page, including Marian State School, Coningsby State School, Walkerston State School.
- How walkable is Balnagowan?
- Balnagowan has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Balnagowan?
- Balnagowan is close to Pleystowe, The Leap, Yakapari, Hampden, Wundaru.
- What is the population of Balnagowan?
- The population of Balnagowan is approximately 438 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.
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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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