Macfarlane at a glance
Population
17
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Macfarlane.
The postcode for Macfarlane is 4478 (QLD).
Macfarlane (4478) sits in the Blackall Tambo region of Queensland.
Macfarlane has roughly 17 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Macfarlane's population at 17, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (83% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (100% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
17
Median age
56
Family households
100%
Lone person
–
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$144/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$122/wk
Owner occupied
83%
Renter occupied
–
At a deeper level
17
Median age: 56
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Place
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Education
Schools in Macfarlane.
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Government School Catchment
Tambo State School
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Frequently asked
About Macfarlane.
- What is the Macfarlane postcode?
- Macfarlane is in the 4478 postcode, in QLD, in the Blackall Tambo region.
- Where is Macfarlane?
- Macfarlane is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4478, in the Blackall Tambo region.
- What is the average rent in Macfarlane?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $144, for units it's $122.
- What schools are in Macfarlane?
- There are 1 schools serving Macfarlane on this page, including Tambo State School.
- What suburbs are near Macfarlane?
- Macfarlane is close to Tambo, Mount Enniskillen, Minnie Downs, Lansdowne, Windeyer.
- What is the population of Macfarlane?
- The population of Macfarlane is approximately 17 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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