Mackay Regional Council

Gunyarra

QLD4800

Gunyarra at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

30

Median age 53

The brief

What to know about Gunyarra.

The postcode for Gunyarra is 4800 (QLD).

Gunyarra (4800) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.

Gunyarra has roughly 30 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.

Gunyarra 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 Gunyarra's population at 30, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (82% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

30

Median age

53

Family households

100%

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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$280/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$238/wk

Owner occupied

82%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

30

Median age: 53

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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

Other Offences3,050 (16.0%)
Offences Against Property2,739 (14.4%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)1,304 (6.9%)
Offences Against the Person1,031 (5.4%)
Drug Offences855 (4.5%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Gunyarra.

Local schools for Gunyarra

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Government School Catchment

Proserpine State School

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Proserpine State High School

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Non-Government Schools

St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays

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Frequently asked

About Gunyarra.

What is the Gunyarra postcode?
Gunyarra is in the 4800 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
Where is Gunyarra?
Gunyarra is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4800, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Gunyarra?
The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $238.
What schools are in Gunyarra?
There are 3 schools serving Gunyarra on this page, including St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays, Proserpine State School, Proserpine State High School.
How walkable is Gunyarra?
Gunyarra has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Gunyarra?
Gunyarra is close to Goorganga Plains, Breadalbane, Lethebrook, Glen Isla, Proserpine.
What is the population of Gunyarra?
The population of Gunyarra is approximately 30 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.

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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