Paget, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Paget is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 339 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mackay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 791 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 339
- Median age
- 45 years
- Median household income
- $1,199 /week
- Median personal income
- $843 /week
- Median family income
- $1,812 /week
- Average household size
- 2.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 1.1
- Local government area
- Mackay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dawson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $263 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,950
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- Dundula State School
- Mackay West State School
- St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Mackay West)
- Mackay State High School
- Mercy College (Mackay)
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 8 cafés
- 4 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 145 parks and reserves
- 16 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 99.3% of the 949 resolvable premises in Paget. 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: 99.3%
- Fibre to the Building: 0.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.6%
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 Paget?
Paget (QLD 4740) had 339 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 45. It sits within the Mackay local government area.
What is the median rent in Paget?
The median advertised rent in Paget is $263/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Paget?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Paget covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Dundula State School (2.6 km), Mackay West State School (3.3 km), St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Mackay West) (3.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Paget?
Paget is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (99.3% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Paget?
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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