Livingstone

Mackenzie River

QLD4705

Mackenzie River at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

84

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about Mackenzie River.

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.

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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

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

84

Median age: 44

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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.

2,474

total offences in 2026 across the Livingstone Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences386 (15.6%)
Offences Against Property364 (14.7%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order169 (6.8%)
Offences Against the Person160 (6.5%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)142 (5.7%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

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 Mackenzie River.

Local schools for Mackenzie River

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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.
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?
Mackenzie River has approximately 84 residents. The median age is 44.

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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