Mackay Regional Council
Gregory River
Gregory River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
10.1k
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Gregory River.
Gregory River (4800) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Gregory River has roughly 10,081 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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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Gregory River 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 4 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Gregory River's population at 10,081, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.
Population
10,081
Median age
44
Family households
–
Lone person
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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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
10,081
Median age: 44
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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
Education
Schools in Gregory River.
Local schools for Gregory River
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Government School Catchment
Proserpine State High School
Proserpine State School
Cannonvale State School
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Frequently asked
About Gregory River.
- What is the Gregory River postcode?
- Gregory River is in the 4800 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Gregory River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
- What schools are in Gregory River?
- There are 9 schools serving Gregory River on this page, including Proserpine State High School, Proserpine State School, St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays.
- How walkable is Gregory River?
- Gregory River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Gregory River?
- Gregory River is close to Mount Pluto, Crystal Brook, Myrtlevale, Foxdale, Erlando Beach.
- What is the population of Gregory River?
- Gregory River has approximately 10,081 residents. The median age is 44.
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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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