Gympie Regional Council
Lake Macdonald
Lake Macdonald at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
1,352
Median age 49
The brief
What to know about Lake Macdonald.
Lake Macdonald (4563) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland.
Lake Macdonald has roughly 1,352 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.
Lake Macdonald 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, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Lake Macdonald's population at 1,352, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (82% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,352
Median age
49
Family households
82%
Lone person
17%
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)
$420/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$420/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
1,352
Median age: 49
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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 Gympie 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.
4,061
total offences in 2026 across the Gympie 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
15
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Lake Macdonald.
Local schools for Lake Macdonald
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Government School Catchment
Cooroy State School
Noosa District State High School
Pomona State School
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Frequently asked
About Lake Macdonald.
- What is the Lake Macdonald postcode?
- Lake Macdonald is in the 4563 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Lake Macdonald?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $420, for units it's $420.
- What schools are in Lake Macdonald?
- There are 8 schools serving Lake Macdonald on this page, including Cooroy State School, Noosa District State High School, Noosa Christian College.
- How walkable is Lake Macdonald?
- Lake Macdonald has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 15.
- What suburbs are near Lake Macdonald?
- Lake Macdonald is close to Tinbeerwah, Cooroy, Ringtail Creek, Cooroy Mountain, Sunrise Hills.
- What is the population of Lake Macdonald?
- Lake Macdonald has approximately 1,352 residents. The median age is 49.
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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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