Macleay Island, QLD 4184 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Macleay Island is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4184, home to 3,193 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Redland local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 42 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,193
- Median age
- 62 years
- Median household income
- $755 /week
- Median personal income
- $450 /week
- Median family income
- $945 /week
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Redland
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Brisbane - East
- Remoteness classification
- Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Bowman
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $260 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $900
- Rent share of household income
- 34%
Schools
- MacLeay Island State School
- Russell Island State School
- St Rita's Primary School (Victoria Point)
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 7 restaurants
- 2 pubs and bars
- 27 parks and reserves
- 2 libraries
- 2 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
- Reference station: Brisbane, 40.4 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 56.8% of the 2,824 resolvable premises in Macleay Island. 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: 56.8%
- Fibre to the Curb: 20.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 23.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 11,364 across the Redland LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,032 theft, 2,242 drug offences, 1,289 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Macleay Island?
Macleay Island (QLD 4184) had 3,193 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 62. It sits within the Redland local government area.
What is the median rent in Macleay Island?
The median advertised rent in Macleay Island is $260/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Macleay Island?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Macleay Island covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: MacLeay Island State School (1.8 km), Russell Island State School (6 km), St Rita's Primary School (Victoria Point) (6.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Macleay Island?
Macleay Island is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (56.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Macleay Island?
Across the surrounding area, 11,364 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,032), drug offences (2,242), violent (1,289). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
What is the climate like in Macleay Island?
In Macleay Island, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (40.4 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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