Mackay Regional Council
Strathdickie
Strathdickie at a glance
Population
1,003
Median age 43
The brief
What to know about Strathdickie.
Strathdickie (4800) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Strathdickie has roughly 1,003 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic, 1 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Strathdickie's population at 1,003, with a median age of 43. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (90% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (85% family households, 14% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,003
Median age
43
Family households
85%
Lone person
14%
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)
$280/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$350/wk
Owner occupied
90%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
1,003
Median age: 43
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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.
11,201
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.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Strathdickie.
Local schools for Strathdickie
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Government School Catchment
Proserpine State High School
Proserpine State School
Non-Government Schools
St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays
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Frequently asked
About Strathdickie.
- What is the Strathdickie postcode?
- Strathdickie is in the 4800 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Strathdickie?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $350.
- What schools are in Strathdickie?
- There are 4 schools serving Strathdickie on this page, including Proserpine State High School, Proserpine State School, St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays.
- What suburbs are near Strathdickie?
- Strathdickie is close to Mount Julian, Myrtlevale, Mount Marlow, Sugarloaf, Hamilton Plains.
- What is the population of Strathdickie?
- Strathdickie has approximately 1,003 residents. The median age is 43.
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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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