Cape Gloucester at a glance
Population
85
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Cape Gloucester.
The postcode for Cape Gloucester is 4800 (QLD).
Cape Gloucester (4800) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Cape Gloucester has roughly 85 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Cape Gloucester's population at 85, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
85
Median age
49
Family households
79%
Lone person
18%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
85
Median age: 49
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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
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Cape Gloucester.
Local schools for Cape Gloucester
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Government School Catchment
Bowen State School
Bowen State High School
Cannonvale State School
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Frequently asked
About Cape Gloucester.
- What is the Cape Gloucester postcode?
- Cape Gloucester is in the 4800 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Cape Gloucester?
- Cape Gloucester is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4800, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Cape Gloucester?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Cape Gloucester?
- There are 10 schools serving Cape Gloucester on this page, including Bowen State School, St Mary's Catholic School, Whitsunday Christian College.
- What suburbs are near Cape Gloucester?
- Cape Gloucester is close to Dingo Beach, Hideaway Bay, Erlando Beach, Gregory River, Brisk Bay.
- What is the population of Cape Gloucester?
- The population of Cape Gloucester is approximately 85 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.
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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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