Habana, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile

In short

Habana is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 1,022 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mackay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 791 km from the Brisbane CBD.

Snapshot

Median rent$400 /wk

Population1,022

Median age41

Area92.4 km²

To CBD791 km

LGAMackay

Demographics

Population: 1,022
Median age: 41 years
Median household income: $2,528 /week
Median personal income: $1,047 /week
Median family income: $2,750 /week
Average household size: 2.9
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

Property & cost of living

Median rent: $400 /week
Median monthly mortgage: $2,046
Rent share of household income: 16%

Schools

Coningsby State School Primary · Government
Farleigh State School Primary · Government
Bucasia State School Primary · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

1 park or reserve

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 97.2% of the 459 resolvable premises in Habana. 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 Premises: 1.3%
Fixed Wireless: 97.2%
Sky Muster (Satellite): 1.5%

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.

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.

Nearby suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Habana?

Habana (QLD 4740) had 1,022 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 Habana?

The median advertised rent in Habana is $400/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Habana?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Habana covering government sectors. Nearest include: Coningsby State School (6 km), Farleigh State School (7.9 km), Bucasia State School (8.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Habana?

Habana is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (97.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Habana?

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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