Mackay Regional Council
Wilson Beach
Wilson Beach at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
68
Median age 58
The brief
What to know about Wilson Beach.
Wilson Beach (4800) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.
Wilson Beach has roughly 68 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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.
Wilson Beach scores 0/100 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 1 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Wilson Beach's population at 68, with a median age of 58. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (94% own, 13% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (78% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
68
Median age
58
Family households
78%
Lone person
31%
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)
$178/wk
Owner occupied
94%
Renter occupied
13%
At a deeper level
68
Median age: 58
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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
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Wilson Beach.
Local schools for Wilson Beach
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Government School Catchment
Proserpine State School
Proserpine State High School
Non-Government Schools
St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays
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Frequently asked
About Wilson Beach.
- What is the Wilson Beach postcode?
- Wilson Beach is in the 4800 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Wilson Beach?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $280, for units it's $178.
- What schools are in Wilson Beach?
- There are 3 schools serving Wilson Beach on this page, including St Catherine's Catholic College The Whitsundays, Proserpine State School, Proserpine State High School.
- How walkable is Wilson Beach?
- Wilson Beach has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Wilson Beach?
- Wilson Beach is close to Conway, Conway Beach, Goorganga Plains, Palm Grove, Cape Conway.
- What is the population of Wilson Beach?
- Wilson Beach has approximately 68 residents. The median age is 58.
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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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