Dows Creek at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
146
Median age 41
The brief
What to know about Dows Creek.
The postcode for Dows Creek is 4754 (QLD).
Dows Creek (4754) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Dows Creek has roughly 146 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. 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.
Dows Creek 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, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Dows Creek's population at 146, with a median age of 41. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 6% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 8% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
146
Median age
41
Family households
79%
Lone person
8%
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)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$180/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
6%
At a deeper level
146
Median age: 41
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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.
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Education
Schools in Dows Creek.
Local schools for Dows Creek
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Government School Catchment
Gargett State School
Pinnacle State School
Mirani State High School
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Frequently asked
About Dows Creek.
- What is the Dows Creek postcode?
- Dows Creek is in the 4754 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Dows Creek?
- Dows Creek is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4754, 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?
- The population of Dows Creek is approximately 146 (2021 Census). 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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