Macknade at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
203
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Macknade.
The postcode for Macknade is 4850 (QLD).
Macknade (4850) sits in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region of Queensland.
Macknade has roughly 203 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are mostly 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.
Macknade 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 14°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1036mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Townsville Aero station, 15.2km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 6 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Macknade's population at 203, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 27% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (81% family households, 24% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
203
Median age
50
Family households
81%
Lone person
24%
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)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$100/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
27%
At a deeper level
203
Median age: 50
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Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
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 Macknade.
Local schools for Macknade
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Government School Catchment
Macknade State School
Halifax State School
Victoria Plantation State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1036 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
13.6°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Macknade.
- What is the Macknade postcode?
- Macknade is in the 4850 postcode, in QLD, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- Where is Macknade?
- Macknade is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4850, in the Charters Towers - Ayr - Ingham region.
- What is the average rent in Macknade?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $100.
- What schools are in Macknade?
- There are 11 schools serving Macknade on this page, including Macknade State School, Halifax State School, St Peter's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Macknade?
- Macknade has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Macknade?
- Macknade is close to Cordelia, Halifax, Braemeadows, Foresthome, Gairloch.
- What is the population of Macknade?
- The population of Macknade is approximately 203 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
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