Mackay Regional Council
Hay Point
Hay Point at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,306
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Hay Point.
Hay Point (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Hay Point has roughly 1,306 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Hay Point 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, 5 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hay Point's population at 1,306, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 20% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,306
Median age
43
Family households
77%
Lone person
20%
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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
1,306
Median age: 43
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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 Hay Point.
Local schools for Hay Point
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Government School Catchment
Alligator Creek State School
Chelona State School
Sarina State High School
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Frequently asked
About Hay Point.
- What is the Hay Point postcode?
- Hay Point is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hay Point?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Hay Point?
- There are 15 schools serving Hay Point on this page, including Alligator Creek State School, Chelona State School, Sarina State High School.
- How walkable is Hay Point?
- Hay Point has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hay Point?
- Hay Point is close to Louisa Creek, Salonika Beach, Grasstree, Grasstree Beach, Alligator Creek.
- What is the population of Hay Point?
- Hay Point has approximately 1,306 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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