Calen at a glance
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
427
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Calen.
The postcode for Calen is 4798 (QLD).
Calen (4798) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Calen has roughly 427 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Calen scores 4/100 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Calen's population at 427, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 29% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
427
Median age
43
Family households
74%
Lone person
24%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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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
427
Median age: 43
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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.
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
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Government School Catchment
Calen District State College
Pindi Pindi State School
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Frequently asked
About Calen.
- What is the Calen postcode?
- Calen is in the 4798 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Calen?
- Calen is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4798, 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?
- The population of Calen is approximately 427 (2021 Census). 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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