Burdekin Shire Council

Maidavale

QLD4807

Maidavale at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

10.8k

Median age 44

The brief

What to know about Maidavale.

The postcode for Maidavale is 4807 (QLD).

Maidavale (4807) sits in the Burdekin region of Queensland.

Maidavale has roughly 10,785 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are dominated by 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.

Maidavale 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, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Maidavale's population at 10,785, with a median age of 44. That sits as an established, older skew.

Population

10,785

Median age

44

Family households

Lone person

Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

Verified median pending

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Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$230/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$196/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021

10,785

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 Burdekin 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.

2,411

total offences in 2026 across the Burdekin Shire Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences519 (21.5%)
Offences Against Property265 (11.0%)
Drug Offences130 (5.4%)
Traffic and Related Offences127 (5.3%)
Breach Domestic Violence Protection Order120 (5.0%)

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

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Maidavale.

Local schools for Maidavale

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Government School Catchment

Maidavale State School

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Airville State School

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Ayr 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

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Weather data from BOM station Townsville Aero (15 km away)

Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology

Frequently asked

About Maidavale.

What is the Maidavale postcode?
Maidavale is in the 4807 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
Where is Maidavale?
Maidavale is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4807, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
What is the average rent in Maidavale?
The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $196.
What schools are in Maidavale?
There are 13 schools serving Maidavale on this page, including Maidavale State School, Airville State School, Ayr State School.
How walkable is Maidavale?
Maidavale has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Maidavale?
Maidavale is close to Airville, Mcdesme, Brandon, Kalamia, Ayr.
What is the population of Maidavale?
The population of Maidavale is approximately 10,785 (2021 Census). 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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