Mackay Regional Council

Slade Point

QLD4740

Slade Point at a glance

Median house

$432,000

Median unit

$430,000

Walk score

6

Very car dependent

Population

3,450

Median age 40

The brief

What to know about Slade Point.

The postcode for Slade Point is 4740 (QLD).

The median house price in Slade Point is $432,000.

Slade Point (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland. The median house here is $432,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.

Slade Point has roughly 3,450 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.

Slade Point scores 6/100 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 7 government primary, 3 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 3 independent.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Slade Point's population at 3,450, with a median age of 40. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (66% own, 31% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (72% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

3,450

Median age

40

Family households

72%

Lone person

25%

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Houses change hands at $432,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $430,000, roughly 0% below the house median.

For buyers

A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $86,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Slade Point on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$432,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $430,000.

Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$620/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$300/wk

Owner occupied

66%

Renter occupied

31%

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$432,000

Median Unit PriceSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

$430,000

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

3,450

Median age: 40

Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld

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For investors

Investment overview.

Gross rental yield on houses sits at 7.46% (median rent $620/wk against a $432,000 price tag). Units yield 3.63% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 31% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.

Gross Yield (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

7.46%

Based on $432,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

3.63%

Based on $430,000 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

66%

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024

Lower = higher buyer demand

Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.

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 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

Other Offences3,050 (16.0%)
Offences Against Property2,739 (14.4%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)1,304 (6.9%)
Offences Against the Person1,031 (5.4%)
Drug Offences855 (4.5%)

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

6

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

35

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Slade Point.

Local schools for Slade Point

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Government School Catchment

Slade Point State School

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Andergrove State School

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Pioneer State High School

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Frequently asked

About Slade Point.

What is the median house price in Slade Point?
The median house price in Slade Point, QLD 4740 is $432,000. The median unit price is $430,000.
What is the Slade Point postcode?
Slade Point is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
Where is Slade Point?
Slade Point is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4740, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Slade Point?
The median weekly rent for houses is $620, for units it's $300.
What schools are in Slade Point?
There are 20 schools serving Slade Point on this page, including Slade Point State School, Andergrove State School, MacKillop Catholic Primary School.
How walkable is Slade Point?
Slade Point has a Walk Score of 6 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 35.
What suburbs are near Slade Point?
Slade Point is close to Andergrove, Mackay Harbour, Blacks Beach, Beaconsfield, Telina Heights.
What is the population of Slade Point?
The population of Slade Point is approximately 3,450 (2021 Census). The median age is 40.

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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