Mackay Regional Council

Coral Sea

QLD4740

Coral Sea at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

78

Median age 36

The brief

What to know about Coral Sea.

Coral Sea (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.

Coral Sea has roughly 78 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and 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.

Coral Sea 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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Coral Sea's population at 78, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (50% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (38%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.

Population

78

Median age

36

Family households

25%

Lone person

38%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$340/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$130/wk

Owner occupied

50%

Renter occupied

38%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

78

Median age: 36

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences1,848 (16.5%)
Offences Against Property1,551 (13.8%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)759 (6.8%)
Offences Against the Person627 (5.6%)
Drug Offences527 (4.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Coral Sea.

Frequently asked

About Coral Sea.

What is the Coral Sea postcode?
Coral Sea is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Coral Sea?
The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $130.
How walkable is Coral Sea?
Coral Sea has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What is the population of Coral Sea?
Coral Sea has approximately 78 residents. The median age is 36.

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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