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Mackenzie (Central Highlands - Qld)

QLD 4156 • Queensland

30
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
950.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Mackenzie (Central Highlands - Qld)

Mackenzie is a vast rural locality in the Central Highlands region of Queensland, covering approximately 951 square kilometres of outback pastoral land. With a very small resident population of around 30 people, it is one of the most sparsely inhabited areas in Queensland, characterised by open grazing country, sparse native vegetation, and wide-open skies. The locality is located west of Rockhampton and forms part of the broader Central Highlands region known for cattle and agriculture.

Life in Mackenzie centres on farming and pastoral activities, with stations running cattle and sheep across vast landholdings. Residents travel significant distances to access basic services, with Emerald being the primary regional centre for shopping, health, and education. The area suits those who embrace a remote outback lifestyle with strong self-reliance, wide open spaces, and a tight-knit rural community.

Mackenzie (Central Highlands - Qld) falls under postcode 4156 and is governed by the Brisbane Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Bonner, while state elections fall under the Mansfield electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4156
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Brisbane
Federal Electorate
Bonner
State Electorate
Mansfield
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.56°, 153.15°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
950.86 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4156

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4156, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$57,084
Median 2023–24
$67,559
▲ 18.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$96,652

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4156; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
800 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest station at Emerald or Rockhampton
By Car (Peak)
8-9 hours to Brisbane
By Car (Off-Peak)
8 hours to Brisbane

🛣️ Car or light aircraft essential; remote outback locality with no public transport

Walkability Car-Dependent

Extremely remote rural locality; no infrastructure for walking; vehicle or light aircraft required for all travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
30
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Brisbane Local Government Area, which contains Mackenzie (Central Highlands - Qld). Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
832.9 / 100k
2yr Down 25.0% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
371.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 77.2%
Non-FV assault
713.9 / 100k
2yr Up 17.9% 10yr Up 138.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
29 / 100k
2yr Down 15.0% 10yr Up 83.4%
Steal from vehicle
616.8 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 28.4%
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Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mackenzie QLD located? +

Mackenzie is a large remote locality in the Central Highlands region of Queensland, situated west of Rockhampton. It covers approximately 951 square kilometres of pastoral land.

What is the population of Mackenzie QLD? +

Mackenzie QLD has a very small population of around 30 residents, as it is primarily a pastoral and farming locality with large station properties spread across a vast area.

What is the nearest town to Mackenzie QLD? +

Emerald is the nearest regional centre to Mackenzie, providing access to shopping, schools, healthcare, and transport services in the Central Highlands region.

Is Mackenzie a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mackenzie is part of the Brisbane 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.

What is the population of Mackenzie? +

Mackenzie had a population of 30 at the 2021 Census.