Mackay Regional Council
Goorganga Plains
Goorganga Plains at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
3
Median age 59
The brief
What to know about Goorganga Plains.
Goorganga Plains (4800) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Goorganga Plains has roughly 3 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Goorganga Plains 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Goorganga Plains's population at 3, with a median age of 59. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic.
Population
3
Median age
59
Family households
–
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$238/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
3
Median age: 59
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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
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 Goorganga Plains.
Local schools for Goorganga Plains
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Government School Catchment
Proserpine State School
Proserpine State High School
Non-Government Schools
St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays
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Frequently asked
About Goorganga Plains.
- What is the Goorganga Plains postcode?
- Goorganga Plains is in the 4800 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Goorganga Plains?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Goorganga Plains?
- There are 3 schools serving Goorganga Plains on this page, including St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays, Proserpine State School, Proserpine State High School.
- How walkable is Goorganga Plains?
- Goorganga Plains has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Goorganga Plains?
- Goorganga Plains is close to Gunyarra, Lethebrook, Wilson Beach, Conway, Breadalbane.
- What is the population of Goorganga Plains?
- Goorganga Plains has approximately 3 residents. The median age is 59.
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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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