Macleay Island at a glance
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
3,193
Median age 62
The brief
What to know about Macleay Island.
The postcode for Macleay Island is 4184 (QLD), part of Greater Brisbane.
Macleay Island (4184) sits in the Redland region of Queensland.
Macleay Island has roughly 3,193 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. 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.
Macleay Island scores 10/100 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 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
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 Macleay Island's population at 3,193, with a median age of 62. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (74% own, 22% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (41%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
3,193
Median age
62
Family households
53%
Lone person
41%
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· rental-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$490/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$260/wk
Owner occupied
74%
Renter occupied
22%
At a deeper level
3,193
Median age: 62
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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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 Redland City 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.
12,856
total offences in 2026 across the Redland City 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.
10
0
10
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Macleay Island.
Local schools for Macleay Island
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Government School Catchment
MacLeay Island State School
Russell Island State School
Redland Bay State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Macleay Island.
- What is the Macleay Island postcode?
- Macleay Island is in the 4184 postcode, in QLD, in the Redland City Council region.
- Where is Macleay Island?
- Macleay Island is a suburb of Brisbane, in QLD 4184. It is part of the Greater Brisbane area, in the Redland City Council region.
- What is the average rent in Macleay Island?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $490, for units it's $260.
- What schools are in Macleay Island?
- There are 8 schools serving Macleay Island on this page, including MacLeay Island State School, Russell Island State School, Redland Bay State School.
- How walkable is Macleay Island?
- Macleay Island has a Walk Score of 10 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 10.
- What suburbs are near Macleay Island?
- Macleay Island is close to Perulpa Island, Lamb Island, Karragarra Island, Point Talburpin, Coochiemudlo Island.
- What is the population of Macleay Island?
- The population of Macleay Island is approximately 3,193 (2021 Census). The median age is 62.
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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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