Dows Creek, QLD 4754 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Dows Creek is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4754, home to 146 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mackay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 817 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 146
- Median age
- 41 years
- Median household income
- $2,562 /week
- Median personal income
- $989 /week
- Median family income
- $2,550 /week
- Average household size
- 3.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.0
- Local government area
- Mackay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dawson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $180 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,465
- Rent share of household income
- 7%
Schools
- Gargett State School
- Pinnacle State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 3 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 61.2% of the 67 resolvable premises in Dows Creek. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fixed Wireless: 38.8%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 61.2%
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 Dows Creek?
Dows Creek (QLD 4754) had 146 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 41. It sits within the Mackay local government area.
What is the median rent in Dows Creek?
The median advertised rent in Dows Creek is $180/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Dows Creek?
Yes — 2 schools are listed within or near Dows Creek covering government sectors. Nearest include: Gargett State School (6.7 km), Pinnacle State School (8.3 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Dows Creek?
Dows Creek is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (61.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Dows 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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