Mackay Regional Council
Calen
Calen at a glance
Median house
$286,000
Median unit
$205,920
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
427
Median age 43
About
Welcome to Calen.
Calen is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$286,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
29%
At a deeper level
$286,000
$205,920
427
Median age: 43
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.18%
Based on $286,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.31%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202672%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
427
Median age
43
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
11,201
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.
4
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Calen.
Local schools for Calen
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Calen District State College
Pindi Pindi State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Calen.
- What is the median house price in Calen?
- The median house price in Calen, QLD 4798 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Calen postcode?
- Calen is in the 4798 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Calen?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Calen?
- There are 2 schools serving Calen on this page, including Calen District State College, Pindi Pindi State School.
- How walkable is Calen?
- Calen has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Calen?
- Calen is close to Pindi Pindi, Wagoora, St Helens Beach, Mount Pelion, Yalboroo.
- What is the population of Calen?
- Calen has approximately 427 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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