Mackay Regional Council
Eimeo
Eimeo at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3,285
Median age 36
The brief
What to know about Eimeo.
Eimeo (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Eimeo has roughly 3,285 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Eimeo 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 Eimeo's population at 3,285, with a median age of 36. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (72% own, 26% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (79% family households, 18% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
3,285
Median age
36
Family households
79%
Lone person
18%
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· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$390/wk
Owner occupied
72%
Renter occupied
26%
At a deeper level
3,285
Median age: 36
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Eimeo.
Local schools for Eimeo
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Government School Catchment
Eimeo Road State School
Mackay Northern Beaches State High School
Bucasia State School
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Frequently asked
About Eimeo.
- What is the Eimeo postcode?
- Eimeo is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Eimeo?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, for units it's $390.
- What schools are in Eimeo?
- There are 20 schools serving Eimeo on this page, including St Brendan's Catholic Primary School, Eimeo Road State School, Mackay Northern Beaches State High School.
- How walkable is Eimeo?
- Eimeo has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Eimeo?
- Eimeo is close to Dolphin Heads, Blacks Beach, Rural View, Bucasia, Beaconsfield.
- What is the population of Eimeo?
- Eimeo has approximately 3,285 residents. The median age is 36.
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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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