Mackay Regional Council
Hideaway Bay
Hideaway Bay at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
232
Median age 63
The brief
What to know about Hideaway Bay.
Hideaway Bay (4800) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Hideaway Bay has roughly 232 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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What it’s like to live here.
Hideaway Bay 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 5 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Hideaway Bay's population at 232, with a median age of 63. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (98% own, 3% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 29% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
232
Median age
63
Family households
74%
Lone person
29%
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)
$370/wk
Owner occupied
98%
Renter occupied
3%
At a deeper level
232
Median age: 63
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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 Hideaway Bay.
Local schools for Hideaway Bay
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Government School Catchment
Bowen State School
Bowen State High School
Queens Beach State School
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Frequently asked
About Hideaway Bay.
- What is the Hideaway Bay postcode?
- Hideaway Bay is in the 4800 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Hideaway Bay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $370.
- What schools are in Hideaway Bay?
- There are 10 schools serving Hideaway Bay on this page, including Bowen State School, St Mary's Catholic School, Bowen State High School.
- How walkable is Hideaway Bay?
- Hideaway Bay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Hideaway Bay?
- Hideaway Bay is close to Dingo Beach, Cape Gloucester, Erlando Beach, Brisk Bay, Gregory River.
- What is the population of Hideaway Bay?
- Hideaway Bay has approximately 232 residents. The median age is 63.
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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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