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.
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
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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
10,785
Median age: 44
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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 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
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maidavale.
Local schools for Maidavale
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Maidavale State School
Airville State School
Ayr State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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 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.
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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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