Te Kowai, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Te Kowai is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 227 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
Demographics
- Population
- 227
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $2,028 /week
- Median personal income
- $870 /week
- Median family income
- $2,042 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- 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
- $225 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 11%
Schools
- St John's Catholic Primary School (Walkerston)
- Walkerston State School
- St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Mackay West)
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 99.2% of the 125 resolvable premises in Te Kowai. 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: 0.8%
- Fixed Wireless: 99.2%
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 Te Kowai?
Te Kowai (QLD 4740) had 227 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Mackay local government area.
What is the median rent in Te Kowai?
The median advertised rent in Te Kowai is $225/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Te Kowai?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Te Kowai covering catholic, government sectors. Nearest include: St John's Catholic Primary School (Walkerston) (4.9 km), Walkerston State School (5.1 km), St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School (Mackay West) (5.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Te Kowai?
Te Kowai is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (99.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Te Kowai?
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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