Andergrove, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Andergrove is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 9,924 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Mackay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 791 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$350 /wk
Population9,924
Median age36
Area8.5 km²
To CBD791 km
LGAMackay

Demographics

Population
9,924
Median age
36 years
Median household income
$1,735 /week
Median personal income
$835 /week
Median family income
$2,078 /week
Average household size
2.5
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Mackay
Statistical region (SA4)
Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
Remoteness classification
Outer Regional Australia
Federal electorate
Dawson
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$350 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,647
Rent share of household income
20%

Schools

  • Andergrove State School Primary · Government
  • MacKillop Catholic Primary School (Andergrove) Primary · Catholic
  • Pioneer State High School Secondary · Government
  • Beaconsfield State School Primary · Government
  • Mackay District Special School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 café
  • 3 restaurants
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 183 parks and reserves
  • 13 gyms and fitness centres
  • 6 supermarkets
  • 5 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 3 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 55.0% of the 4,783 resolvable premises in Andergrove. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 44.8%
  • Fibre to the Node: 55.0%
  • Fixed Wireless: 0.1%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 14,288 across the Mackay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 5,968 theft, 2,084 drug offences, 1,935 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Mackay — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Andergrove?

Andergrove (QLD 4740) had 9,924 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 36. It sits within the Mackay local government area.

What is the median rent in Andergrove?

The median advertised rent in Andergrove is $350/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Andergrove?

Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Andergrove covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Andergrove State School (0.5 km), MacKillop Catholic Primary School (Andergrove) (1.1 km), Pioneer State High School (1.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Andergrove?

Andergrove is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (55% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Andergrove?

Across the surrounding area, 14,288 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,968), drug offences (2,084), violent (1,935). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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