Foulden at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
9
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Foulden.
The postcode for Foulden is 4740 (QLD).
Foulden (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Foulden has roughly 9 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by 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.
Foulden 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Foulden's population at 9, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
9
Median age
45
Family households
–
Lone person
–
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
9
Median age: 45
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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
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Foulden.
Local schools for Foulden
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Government School Catchment
Mackay West State School
Glenella State School
Mackay State High School
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Frequently asked
About Foulden.
- What is the Foulden postcode?
- Foulden is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Foulden?
- Foulden is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4740, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Foulden?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
- What schools are in Foulden?
- There are 20 schools serving Foulden on this page, including St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Mackay West State School, Glenella State School.
- How walkable is Foulden?
- Foulden has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Foulden?
- Foulden is close to Mackay Mc, West Mackay, Mackay West, Planella, Richanna Heights.
- What is the population of Foulden?
- The population of Foulden is approximately 9 (2021 Census). The median age is 45.
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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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