Broken River at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
18
Median age 47
The brief
What to know about Broken River.
The postcode for Broken River is 4757 (QLD).
Broken River (4757) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Broken River has roughly 18 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Broken River scores 2/100 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 5 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Broken River's population at 18, with a median age of 47. That sits as an established, older skew. The household mix skews family-dominated (167% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
18
Median age
47
Family households
167%
Lone person
–
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$84/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
133%
At a deeper level
18
Median age: 47
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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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Broken River.
Local schools for Broken River
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Government School Catchment
Eungella State School
Finch Hatton State School
Pinnacle State School
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Frequently asked
About Broken River.
- What is the Broken River postcode?
- Broken River is in the 4757 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Broken River?
- Broken River is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4757, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Broken River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $84.
- What schools are in Broken River?
- There are 6 schools serving Broken River on this page, including Eungella State School, Finch Hatton State School, Pinnacle State School.
- How walkable is Broken River?
- Broken River has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Broken River?
- Broken River is close to Netherdale, Eungella, Crediton, Eungella Dam, Dalrymple Heights.
- What is the population of Broken River?
- The population of Broken River is approximately 18 (2021 Census). The median age is 47.
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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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