Myrtlevale, QLD 4800

Mackay Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4800

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Median house price

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Sales data as of May 2026

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What to know about Myrtlevale

Myrtlevale (4800) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.

Myrtlevale has roughly 205 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.

What it’s like to live here

Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 13°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,481 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).

Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.

Schools in Myrtlevale

Schools serving Myrtlevale: government first, then Catholic and independent.

Government schools

Proserpine State High School

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Proserpine State School

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Location

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%
Owner occupied
75%
Renter occupied
15%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Crime and safety

30,153 offences recorded in 2026 across the Mackay Regional Council LGA

QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Mackay Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.

Top offence categories
Other Offences5,168 (17.1%)
Offences Against Property4,109 (13.6%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)2,020 (6.7%)
Drug Offences1,614 (5.4%)
Offences Against the Person1,543 (5.1%)

Source: State Police Open Data

Weather year-round

Annual rainfall
1,481 mm
Hottest month, avg max
31.7°C
Coldest month, avg min
12.8°C
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Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.

Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations

Questions 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 suburb in the Mackay Regional Council area, QLD 4800.
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. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data

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