Redland City Council
Macleay Island
Macleay Island at a glance
Median house
$198,000
Median unit
$143,280
Walk score
10
Very car dependent
Population
3,193
Median age 62
About
Welcome to Macleay Island.
Macleay Island is a suburb in Queensland.
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Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$198,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $143,280.
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
$198,000
$143,280
3,193
Median age: 62
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 202612.87%
Based on $198,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 20269.44%
Based on $143,280 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202674%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: QLD Government (RTA) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
3,193
Median age
62
Family households
53%
Lone person
41%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
8,021
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
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 median house price in Macleay Island?
- The median house price in Macleay Island, QLD 4184 is $198,000. The median unit price is $143,280. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Macleay Island postcode?
- Macleay Island is in the 4184 postcode, in QLD, 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?
- Macleay Island has approximately 3,193 residents. 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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