Rural View, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Rural View is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 5,657 residents with a younger demographic. Located in the Mackay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 791 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 5,657
- Median age
- 31 years
- Median household income
- $2,471 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,065 /week
- Median family income
- $2,646 /week
- Average household size
- 3.0
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mackay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dawson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $420 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,907
- Rent share of household income
- 17%
Schools
- Mackay Northern Beaches State High School
- Eimeo Road State School
- St Brendan's Catholic Primary School (Mackay)
- MacKillop Catholic Primary School (Andergrove)
- Beaconsfield State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 cafés
- 8 restaurants
- 1 pub or bar
- 103 parks and reserves
- 7 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 supermarkets
- 7 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 67.9% of the 2,347 resolvable premises in Rural View. 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: 67.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 31.0%
- Fixed Wireless: 1.2%
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 Rural View?
Rural View (QLD 4740) had 5,657 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 31. It sits within the Mackay local government area.
What is the median rent in Rural View?
The median advertised rent in Rural View is $420/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Rural View?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Rural View covering government, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Mackay Northern Beaches State High School (0.4 km), Eimeo Road State School (0.7 km), St Brendan's Catholic Primary School (Mackay) (1.4 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Rural View?
Rural View is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (67.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Rural View?
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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