Myrtlevale at a glance
Population
205
Median age 48
The brief
What to know about Myrtlevale.
The postcode for Myrtlevale is 4800 (QLD).
Myrtlevale (4800) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Myrtlevale has roughly 205 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Myrtlevale's population at 205, with a median age of 48. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (75% own, 15% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 19% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
205
Median age
48
Family households
77%
Lone person
19%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$295/wk
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
15%
At a deeper level
205
Median age: 48
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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
Place
Location.
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Transport
Education
Schools in Myrtlevale.
Local schools for Myrtlevale
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Government School Catchment
Proserpine State High School
Proserpine State School
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Frequently asked
About Myrtlevale.
- What is the Myrtlevale postcode?
- Myrtlevale is in the 4800 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Myrtlevale?
- Myrtlevale is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4800, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Myrtlevale?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $295.
- What schools are in Myrtlevale?
- There are 2 schools serving Myrtlevale on this page, including Proserpine State High School, Proserpine State School.
- What suburbs are near Myrtlevale?
- Myrtlevale is close to Strathdickie, Foxdale, Mount Julian, Hamilton Plains, Sugarloaf.
- What is the population of Myrtlevale?
- The population of Myrtlevale is approximately 205 (2021 Census). The median age is 48.
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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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