Goondiwindi
Macalister
Macalister at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
156
Median age 40
The brief
What to know about Macalister.
Macalister (4406) sits in the Goondiwindi region of Queensland.
Macalister has roughly 156 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Macalister 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 Macalister's population at 156, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (43% own, 45% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
156
Median age
40
Family households
72%
Lone person
25%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$210/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
43%
Renter occupied
45%
At a deeper level
156
Median age: 40
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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 Goondiwindi 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.
1,322
total offences in 2026 across the Goondiwindi 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 Macalister.
Local schools for Macalister
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Jimbour State School
Dalby State High School
Jandowae Prep-10 State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Macalister.
- What is the Macalister postcode?
- Macalister is in the 4406 postcode, in QLD, in the Goondiwindi region.
- What is the average rent in Macalister?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Macalister?
- There are 10 schools serving Macalister on this page, including Jimbour State School, Our Lady of the Southern Cross College, Dalby State High School.
- How walkable is Macalister?
- Macalister has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Macalister?
- Macalister is close to Jimbour, Pirrinuan, Ranges Bridge, Daandine, Malakoff.
- What is the population of Macalister?
- Macalister has approximately 156 residents. The median age is 40.
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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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