Mcdesme at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
254
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Mcdesme.
The postcode for Mcdesme is 4807 (QLD).
Mcdesme (4807) sits in the Burdekin region of Queensland.
Mcdesme has roughly 254 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mcdesme 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mcdesme's population at 254, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (78% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 22% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
254
Median age
42
Family households
80%
Lone person
22%
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)
$230/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
78%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
254
Median age: 42
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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 Mcdesme.
Local schools for Mcdesme
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Home Hill State School
Ayr State School
Maidavale 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 Mcdesme.
- What is the Mcdesme postcode?
- Mcdesme is in the 4807 postcode, in QLD, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- Where is Mcdesme?
- Mcdesme is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4807, in the Burdekin Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mcdesme?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $230, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Mcdesme?
- There are 14 schools serving Mcdesme on this page, including Home Hill State School, Ayr State School, St Colman's Catholic School.
- How walkable is Mcdesme?
- Mcdesme has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mcdesme?
- Mcdesme is close to Airville, Maidavale, Home Hill, Parkside, Kalamia.
- What is the population of Mcdesme?
- The population of Mcdesme is approximately 254 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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