Mackay Regional Council
Cannon Valley
Cannon Valley at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,131
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Cannon Valley.
Cannon Valley (4800) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Cannon Valley has roughly 1,131 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.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Cannon Valley 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 1 government primary, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cannon Valley's population at 1,131, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 12% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,131
Median age
39
Family households
85%
Lone person
12%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$470/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
12%
At a deeper level
1,131
Median age: 39
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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.
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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cannon Valley.
Local schools for Cannon Valley
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Government School Catchment
Cannonvale State School
Non-Government Schools
Whitsunday Christian College
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Cannon Valley.
- What is the Cannon Valley postcode?
- Cannon Valley is in the 4800 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cannon Valley?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $470.
- What schools are in Cannon Valley?
- There are 2 schools serving Cannon Valley on this page, including Whitsunday Christian College, Cannonvale State School.
- How walkable is Cannon Valley?
- Cannon Valley has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Cannon Valley?
- Cannon Valley is close to Sugarloaf, Brandy Creek, Riordanvale, Mount Marlow, Woodwark.
- What is the population of Cannon Valley?
- Cannon Valley has approximately 1,131 residents. The median age is 39.
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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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