Burdekin Shire Council
Mcdesme
Mcdesme at a glance
Median house
$313,000
Sales data pending
Median unit
$205,920
Sales data pending
Days on market
–
Average to sell
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
254
Median age 42
About
Welcome to Mcdesme.
Mcdesme is a suburb in Queensland.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$313,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
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
$313,000
Sales data pending
$205,920
Sales data pending
–
Average days to sell
254
Median age: 42
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Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20263.82%
Based on $313,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20265.05%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202678%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Who lives here
Demographics.
Population
254
Median age
42
Family households
80%
Lone person
22%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
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.
1,563
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
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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
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 median house price in Mcdesme?
- The median house price in Mcdesme, QLD 4807 is $313,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- What is the Mcdesme postcode?
- Mcdesme is in the 4807 postcode, in QLD, 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?
- Mcdesme has approximately 254 residents. 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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