Bakers Creek, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Bakers Creek is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 1,590 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Mackay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 791 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 1,590
- Median age
- 35 years
- Median household income
- $2,161 /week
- Median personal income
- $916 /week
- Median family income
- $2,410 /week
- Average household size
- 2.8
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mackay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dawson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $398 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,820
- Rent share of household income
- 18%
Schools
- Dundula State School
- Chelona State School
- Mackay West State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 3 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 48 parks and reserves
- 3 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 93.5% of the 765 resolvable premises in Bakers Creek. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 93.5%
- Fixed Wireless: 6.5%
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bakers Creek?
Bakers Creek (QLD 4740) had 1,590 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 35. It sits within the Mackay local government area.
What is the median rent in Bakers Creek?
The median advertised rent in Bakers Creek is $398/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Bakers Creek?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Bakers Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Dundula State School (0.8 km), Chelona State School (5.8 km), Mackay West State School (6.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Bakers Creek?
Bakers Creek is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (93.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Bakers Creek?
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.
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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