Isaac Regional Council
May Downs
May Downs at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
93
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about May Downs.
May Downs (4746) sits in the Isaac region of Queensland.
May Downs has roughly 93 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly 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.
May Downs 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 1 government primary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put May Downs's population at 93, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (70% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (89% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
93
Median age
38
Family households
89%
Lone person
26%
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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Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$55/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
70%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
93
Median age: 38
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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 Isaac 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.
1,412
total offences in 2026 across the Isaac 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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in May Downs.
Local schools for May Downs
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Government School Catchment
Middlemount Community School
Clarke Creek State School
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Frequently asked
About May Downs.
- What is the May Downs postcode?
- May Downs is in the 4746 postcode, in QLD, in the Isaac Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in May Downs?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $55, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in May Downs?
- There are 2 schools serving May Downs on this page, including Middlemount Community School, Clarke Creek State School.
- How walkable is May Downs?
- May Downs has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near May Downs?
- May Downs is close to Middlemount, Lotus Creek, Clarke Creek, Mackenzie River, German Creek.
- What is the population of May Downs?
- May Downs has approximately 93 residents. The median age is 38.
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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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