Coningsby at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
85.5k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Coningsby.
The postcode for Coningsby is 4740 (QLD).
Coningsby (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Coningsby has roughly 85,500 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are dominated by renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Coningsby 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 5 government primary, 3 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Coningsby's population at 85,500, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
85,500
Median age
38
Family households
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Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
85,500
Median age: 38
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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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Coningsby.
Local schools for Coningsby
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Coningsby State School
Farleigh State School
Walkerston State School
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Frequently asked
About Coningsby.
- What is the Coningsby postcode?
- Coningsby is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Coningsby?
- Coningsby is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4740, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Coningsby?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
- What schools are in Coningsby?
- There are 8 schools serving Coningsby on this page, including Coningsby State School, Farleigh State School, Walkerston State School.
- How walkable is Coningsby?
- Coningsby has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Coningsby?
- Coningsby is close to Dumbleton, Wundaru, Farleigh, Erakala, Walkerston.
- What is the population of Coningsby?
- The population of Coningsby is approximately 85,500 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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