Chelona, QLD 4740

Mackay Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4740

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Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026

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What to know about Chelona

Chelona (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.

Chelona has roughly 120 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.

What it’s like to live here

Chelona 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.

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,456 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 11 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 1 independent.

Schools in Chelona

Schools serving Chelona: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Chelona State School

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Dundula State School

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Alligator Creek State School

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Location

Walkability

Walk
0/100
Transit
0/100
Bike
0/100

Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Demographics

The 2021 Census put Chelona's population at 120, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 12% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 9% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population
120
Median age
37
Family households
82%
Lone person
9%
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
12%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

30,153 offences recorded in 2026 across the Mackay Regional Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Mackay Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Other Offences5,168 (17.1%)
Offences Against Property4,109 (13.6%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)2,020 (6.7%)
Drug Offences1,614 (5.4%)
Offences Against the Person1,543 (5.1%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,456 mm
Hottest month, avg max
31.2°C
Coldest month, avg min
12.0°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions about Chelona

What is the Chelona postcode?
Chelona is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
Where is Chelona?
Chelona is a suburb in the Mackay Regional Council area, QLD 4740.
What schools are in Chelona?
There are 20 schools serving Chelona on this page, including Chelona State School, Dundula State School, Alligator Creek State School.
How walkable is Chelona?
Chelona has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Chelona?
Chelona is close to Dunnrock, Rosella, Mcewens Beach, Balberra, Sandiford.
What is the population of Chelona?
The population of Chelona is approximately 120 (2021 Census). The median age is 37.

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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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