Mackay Regional Council
Dolphin Heads
Dolphin Heads at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
413
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Dolphin Heads.
Dolphin Heads (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Dolphin Heads has roughly 413 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Dolphin Heads 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 8 government primary, 3 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dolphin Heads's population at 413, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 39% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 27% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
413
Median age
48
Family households
70%
Lone person
27%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$360/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
39%
At a deeper level
413
Median age: 48
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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
60
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Dolphin Heads.
Local schools for Dolphin Heads
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Government School Catchment
Bucasia State School
Eimeo Road State School
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School
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Frequently asked
About Dolphin Heads.
- What is the Dolphin Heads postcode?
- Dolphin Heads is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dolphin Heads?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $360.
- What schools are in Dolphin Heads?
- There are 20 schools serving Dolphin Heads on this page, including Bucasia State School, St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, Eimeo Road State School.
- How walkable is Dolphin Heads?
- Dolphin Heads has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 60.
- What suburbs are near Dolphin Heads?
- Dolphin Heads is close to Eimeo, Blacks Beach, Bucasia, Rural View, Shoal Point.
- What is the population of Dolphin Heads?
- Dolphin Heads has approximately 413 residents. The median age is 48.
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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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