Finch Hatton at a glance
Walk score
6
Very car dependent
Population
531
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Finch Hatton.
The postcode for Finch Hatton is 4756 (QLD).
Finch Hatton (4756) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Finch Hatton has roughly 531 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly 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.
Finch Hatton scores 6/100 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 10 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Finch Hatton's population at 531, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (79% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (64% family households, 32% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
531
Median age
48
Family households
64%
Lone person
32%
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)
$250/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
79%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
531
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.
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.
6
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Finch Hatton.
Local schools for Finch Hatton
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Government School Catchment
Finch Hatton State School
Pinnacle State School
Gargett State School
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Frequently asked
About Finch Hatton.
- What is the Finch Hatton postcode?
- Finch Hatton is in the 4756 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Finch Hatton?
- Finch Hatton is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4756, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Finch Hatton?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Finch Hatton?
- There are 12 schools serving Finch Hatton on this page, including Finch Hatton State School, Pinnacle State School, Gargett State School.
- How walkable is Finch Hatton?
- Finch Hatton has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Finch Hatton?
- Finch Hatton is close to Pinnacle, Owens Creek, Crediton, Netherdale, Gargett.
- What is the population of Finch Hatton?
- The population of Finch Hatton is approximately 531 (2021 Census). 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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