Mcewens Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
159
Median age 54
The brief
What to know about Mcewens Beach.
The postcode for Mcewens Beach is 4740 (QLD).
Mcewens Beach (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Mcewens Beach has roughly 159 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mcewens Beach 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 4 government primary, 1 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mcewens Beach's population at 159, with a median age of 54. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 10% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (76% family households, 26% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
159
Median age
54
Family households
76%
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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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$268/wk
Owner occupied
84%
Renter occupied
10%
At a deeper level
159
Median age: 54
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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 Mackay 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.
19,004
total offences in 2026 across the Mackay 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 Mcewens Beach.
Local schools for Mcewens Beach
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Chelona State School
Dundula State School
Mackay State High School
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Frequently asked
About Mcewens Beach.
- What is the Mcewens Beach postcode?
- Mcewens Beach is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Mcewens Beach?
- Mcewens Beach is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4740, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mcewens Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $268.
- What schools are in Mcewens Beach?
- There are 9 schools serving Mcewens Beach on this page, including Chelona State School, Dundula State School, Catherine McAuley College.
- How walkable is Mcewens Beach?
- Mcewens Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mcewens Beach?
- Mcewens Beach is close to Rosella, Chelona, Dunnrock, Bakers Creek, Dundula.
- What is the population of Mcewens Beach?
- The population of Mcewens Beach is approximately 159 (2021 Census). The median age is 54.
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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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