Mackenzie River at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
84
Median age 44
The brief
What to know about Mackenzie River.
The postcode for Mackenzie River is 4705 (QLD).
Mackenzie River (4705) sits in the Livingstone region of Queensland.
Mackenzie River has roughly 84 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mackenzie River 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mackenzie River's population at 84, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (53% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
84
Median age
44
Family households
72%
Lone person
34%
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)
$110/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$94/wk
Owner occupied
53%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
84
Median age: 44
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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 Livingstone Shire 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.
4,087
total offences in 2026 across the Livingstone Shire 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 Mackenzie River.
Local schools for Mackenzie River
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Middlemount Community School
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Frequently asked
About Mackenzie River.
- What is the Mackenzie River postcode?
- Mackenzie River is in the 4705 postcode, in QLD, in the Livingstone region.
- Where is Mackenzie River?
- Mackenzie River is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4705, in the Livingstone region.
- What is the average rent in Mackenzie River?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $110, for units it's $94.
- What schools are in Mackenzie River?
- There are 1 schools serving Mackenzie River on this page, including Middlemount Community School.
- How walkable is Mackenzie River?
- Mackenzie River has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mackenzie River?
- Mackenzie River is close to Bingegang, Jellinbah, Middlemount, May Downs, Mackenzie.
- What is the population of Mackenzie River?
- The population of Mackenzie River is approximately 84 (2021 Census). The median age is 44.
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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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