Mackay Regional Council
Dows Creek
Dows Creek at a glance
Median house
$323,000
Median unit
$269,280
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
146
Median age 41
About
Welcome to Dows Creek.
Dows Creek is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$323,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $269,280.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
$323,000
$269,280
146
Median age: 41
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20264.83%
Based on $323,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.48%
Based on $269,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202671%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
146
Median age
41
Family households
79%
Lone person
8%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
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Education
Schools in Dows Creek.
Local schools for Dows Creek
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Gargett State School
Pinnacle State School
Mirani State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Dows Creek.
- What is the median house price in Dows Creek?
- The median house price in Dows Creek, QLD 4754 is $323,000. The median unit price is $269,280. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Dows Creek postcode?
- Dows Creek is in the 4754 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Dows Creek?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $180.
- What schools are in Dows Creek?
- There are 6 schools serving Dows Creek on this page, including Gargett State School, Pinnacle State School, Mirani State High School.
- How walkable is Dows Creek?
- Dows Creek has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Dows Creek?
- Dows Creek is close to Owens Creek, Gargett, Pinnacle, Mount Martin, Benholme.
- What is the population of Dows Creek?
- Dows Creek has approximately 146 residents. The median age is 41.
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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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