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Dows Creek

QLD 4754 • Queensland

146
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
30.82 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalFarmingTropicalRegional QLD
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About Dows Creek

Dows Creek is a small rural locality in the Mackay Region of Queensland, located approximately 50 km west of Mackay CBD in the Pioneer Valley hinterland. The area covers around 30.7 square kilometres of fertile sugarcane country and tropical dry sclerophyll vegetation, with the locality home to approximately 146 residents. It lies 13 km north-west of Mirani, the nearest township, and is part of the broader agricultural belt that supplies the Mackay sugar industry.

Life in Dows Creek is shaped by the rhythms of the sugarcane season, with farming families and rural workers forming the backbone of the community. Residents enjoy access to the natural beauty of the Pioneer Valley, including the nearby Eungella National Park and its iconic platypus viewing at Broken River. Mirani provides essential services, while Mackay offers comprehensive shopping, healthcare, and education within an hour's drive.

Dows Creek falls under postcode 4754 and is governed by the Mackay Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Dawson, while state elections fall under the Mirani electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4754
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mackay
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Mirani
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-21.19°, 148.83°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
30.82 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4754

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4754, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,951
Median 2023–24
$69,846
▲ 37.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$83,347

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4754; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Mackay Transit Coaches — Mirani / Mackay ~60 min to Mackay

Commute to Mackay CBD

Distance
50 km
By Train
No passenger rail service
By Bus
Limited rural bus service to Mackay ~60 min
By Car (Peak)
~45 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
~40 min

🛣️ Mirani (13 km) has a small school and basic shops; Mackay provides all major services.

Walkability Car Dependent

A car is essential for all daily needs; farming terrain with no walkable commercial amenities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
146
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Mackay Local Government Area, which contains Dows Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
694.6 / 100k
2yr Down 16.1% 10yr Down 34.3%
Motor vehicle theft
316.5 / 100k
2yr Down 17.0% 10yr Up 42.1%
Non-FV assault
1,256 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 128.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
16.2 / 100k
2yr Down 26.7% 10yr Up 110.6%
Steal from vehicle
716.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Mackay →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dows Creek known for? +

Dows Creek is known for its sugarcane farming in the Pioneer Valley hinterland and its proximity to the stunning Eungella National Park and Broken River platypus-viewing area. The valley's lush tropical scenery is a highlight of the region.

How far is Dows Creek from Mackay? +

Dows Creek is approximately 50 kilometres west of Mackay CBD in the Pioneer Valley, about a 45-minute drive via the Peak Downs Highway.

Does Dows Creek have public transport? +

There is no regular public transport serving Dows Creek. Residents rely on private vehicles, with Mirani being the nearest small service town.

What is the population of Dows Creek? +

The 2021 Census recorded 146 residents in Dows Creek, a small farming community in the Pioneer Valley hinterland of the Mackay Region.

Is Dows Creek a good place to live? +

Dows Creek suits those who love the Pioneer Valley's natural beauty and agricultural lifestyle. The proximity to Eungella National Park and the natural surroundings are exceptional, while Mackay provides the full range of urban services.

What is the postcode for Dows Creek? +

The postcode for Dows Creek is 4754, covering the Pioneer Valley area west of Mackay in Central Queensland.

Is Dows Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Dows Creek is part of the Mackay LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.