Central Highlands Regional Council

Mount Macarthur

QLD4723

Mount Macarthur at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

31

Median age 31

The brief

What to know about Mount Macarthur.

The postcode for Mount Macarthur is 4723 (QLD).

Mount Macarthur (4723) sits in the Central Highlands region of Queensland.

Mount Macarthur has roughly 31 residents, with a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly 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.

Mount Macarthur 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 3 government primary, 2 government secondary.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Mount Macarthur's population at 31, with a median age of 31. That sits as a young-family demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (100% own, 0% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (75% family households, 0% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

31

Median age

31

Family households

75%

Lone person

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)

$210/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$179/wk

Owner occupied

100%

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

31

Median age: 31

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Central Highlands 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.

4,517

total offences in 2026 across the Central Highlands Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences845 (18.7%)
Offences Against Property568 (12.6%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)257 (5.7%)
Drug Offences220 (4.9%)
Offences Against the Person220 (4.9%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mount Macarthur.

Local schools for Mount Macarthur

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Government School Catchment

Tieri State School

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Capella State School

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Capella State High School

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Frequently asked

About Mount Macarthur.

What is the Mount Macarthur postcode?
Mount Macarthur is in the 4723 postcode, in QLD, in the Central Highlands Regional Council region.
Where is Mount Macarthur?
Mount Macarthur is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4723, in the Central Highlands Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Mount Macarthur?
The median weekly rent for houses is $210, for units it's $179.
What schools are in Mount Macarthur?
There are 5 schools serving Mount Macarthur on this page, including Tieri State School, Capella State School, Capella State High School.
How walkable is Mount Macarthur?
Mount Macarthur has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Mount Macarthur?
Mount Macarthur is close to Lowestoff, Wyuna, Fork Lagoons, Belcong, Bundoora.
What is the population of Mount Macarthur?
The population of Mount Macarthur is approximately 31 (2021 Census). The median age is 31.

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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