Homebush at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
85.5k
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Homebush.
The postcode for Homebush is 4740 (QLD).
Homebush (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Homebush has roughly 85,500 residents, with a typical family-age mix. 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.
Homebush 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 11 government primary, 1 government secondary, 4 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Homebush's population at 85,500, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix.
Population
85,500
Median age
38
Family households
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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)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$289/wk
Owner occupied
–
Renter occupied
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At a deeper level
85,500
Median age: 38
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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.
19,004
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 Homebush.
Local schools for Homebush
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Government School Catchment
Homebush State School
Oakenden State School
Eton State School
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Frequently asked
About Homebush.
- What is the Homebush postcode?
- Homebush is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Homebush?
- Homebush is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4740, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Homebush?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $289.
- What schools are in Homebush?
- There are 16 schools serving Homebush on this page, including Homebush State School, Oakenden State School, Eton State School.
- How walkable is Homebush?
- Homebush has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Homebush?
- Homebush is close to Oakenden, Eton, Palmyra, Sandiford, Victoria Plains.
- What is the population of Homebush?
- The population of Homebush is approximately 85,500 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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