Racecourse at a glance
Walk score
2
Very car dependent
Population
181
Median age 42
The brief
What to know about Racecourse.
The postcode for Racecourse is 4740 (QLD).
Racecourse (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Racecourse has roughly 181 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.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Racecourse 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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 9 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 2 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Racecourse's population at 181, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (90% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
181
Median age
42
Family households
90%
Lone person
17%
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)
$345/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
181
Median age: 42
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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.
2
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Racecourse.
Local schools for Racecourse
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Government School Catchment
Mackay West State School
Mackay State High School
Glenella State School
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Frequently asked
About Racecourse.
- What is the Racecourse postcode?
- Racecourse is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Racecourse?
- Racecourse is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4740, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Racecourse?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $345.
- What schools are in Racecourse?
- There are 20 schools serving Racecourse on this page, including Catherine McAuley College, St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Mackay West State School.
- How walkable is Racecourse?
- Racecourse has a Walk Score of 2 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Racecourse?
- Racecourse is close to Planella, Richanna Heights, Foulden, Ooralea, West Mackay.
- What is the population of Racecourse?
- The population of Racecourse is approximately 181 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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