Balnagowan, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Balnagowan is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 438 residents with an established residential profile. 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$275 /wk
Population438
Median age40
Area41 km²
To CBD791 km
LGAMackay

Demographics

Population
438
Median age
40 years
Median household income
$2,750 /week
Median personal income
$925 /week
Median family income
$2,957 /week
Average household size
3.2
Persons per bedroom
0.9
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
$275 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,167
Rent share of household income
10%

Schools

  • Marian State School Primary · Government
  • Coningsby State School Primary · Government
  • Walkerston State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 2 parks and reserves

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

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 98.4% of the 182 resolvable premises in Balnagowan. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Node: 0.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 98.4%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.1%

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 Balnagowan?

Balnagowan (QLD 4740) had 438 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Mackay local government area.

What is the median rent in Balnagowan?

The median advertised rent in Balnagowan is $275/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Balnagowan?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Balnagowan covering government sectors. Nearest include: Marian State School (6.2 km), Coningsby State School (6.7 km), Walkerston State School (7.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Balnagowan?

Balnagowan is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (98.4% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Balnagowan?

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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