Maryborough West at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
568
Median age 53
The brief
What to know about Maryborough West.
The postcode for Maryborough West is 4650 (QLD).
Maryborough West (4650) sits in the Gympie region of Queensland.
Maryborough West has roughly 568 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. 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.
Maryborough West 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 2 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Maryborough West's population at 568, with a median age of 53. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 18% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (74% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
568
Median age
53
Family households
74%
Lone person
23%
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)
$255/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
18%
At a deeper level
568
Median age: 53
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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 Gympie Regional 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.
7,175
total offences in 2026 across the Gympie Regional 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
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Maryborough West.
Local schools for Maryborough West
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Government School Catchment
Aldridge State High School
Sunbury State School
Maryborough Special School
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Frequently asked
About Maryborough West.
- What is the Maryborough West postcode?
- Maryborough West is in the 4650 postcode, in QLD, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- Where is Maryborough West?
- Maryborough West is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4650, in the Gympie Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Maryborough West?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $255, for units it's $285.
- What schools are in Maryborough West?
- There are 14 schools serving Maryborough West on this page, including Riverside Christian College, Aldridge State High School, Sunbury State School.
- How walkable is Maryborough West?
- Maryborough West has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Maryborough West?
- Maryborough West is close to Baddow, Maryborough, Pallas Street Maryborough, Maryborough Dc, St Helens.
- What is the population of Maryborough West?
- The population of Maryborough West is approximately 568 (2021 Census). The median age is 53.
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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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