May Downs
QLD 4746 • Queensland
About May Downs
May Downs is a vast rural locality in the Isaac Region of Central Queensland, covering an expansive 1,540 square kilometres of cattle country. With a population of just 93 residents at the 2021 Census, it is one of the most sparsely populated localities in the region. The postcode median taxable income of $99,903 well above average, reflects the productive pastoral and mining economy of the Isaac Region.
The Fitzroy Developmental Road forms the western boundary of the locality, while the Isaac River runs along the eastern boundary, providing the landscape with its characteristic open grasslands and river flats. The nearest town is Middlemount, approximately 50 kilometres to the south, which serves as the local centre for shopping and services. The area is firmly embedded in Queensland's cattle and mining heartland, appealing to those who embrace a remote, self-sufficient rural lifestyle.
May Downs falls under postcode 4746 and is governed by the Isaac Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Burdekin electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4746
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4746, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4746; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular bus services — N/A N/A
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Access via Fitzroy Developmental Road and Peak Downs Highway; Middlemount (50 km) is the nearest town
A remote pastoral locality with no shops, services, or footpaths; a vehicle is essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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James Randell Drive
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Isaac Local Government Area, which contains May Downs. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.