Burke Shire Council
Mckinlay
Mckinlay at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
162
Median age 37
The brief
What to know about Mckinlay.
Mckinlay (4823) sits in the Burke region of Queensland.
Mckinlay has roughly 162 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.
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mckinlay scores 2/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mckinlay's population at 162, with a median age of 37. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (71% own, 19% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (62% family households, 43% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
162
Median age
37
Family households
62%
Lone person
43%
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)
$130/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$285/wk
Owner occupied
71%
Renter occupied
19%
At a deeper level
162
Median age: 37
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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 Burke 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.
26
total offences in 2026 across the Burke 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.
2
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mckinlay.
Frequently asked
About Mckinlay.
- What is the Mckinlay postcode?
- Mckinlay is in the 4823 postcode, in QLD, in the Burke Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mckinlay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $130, for units it's $285.
- How walkable is Mckinlay?
- Mckinlay has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mckinlay?
- Mckinlay is close to Oorindi, Kynuna.
- What is the population of Mckinlay?
- Mckinlay has approximately 162 residents. The median age is 37.
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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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