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Paget

QLD 4740 • Queensland

339
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
13.27 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
IndustrialCar-DependentRural
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About Paget

Paget is an industrial locality situated approximately 7 kilometres south of Mackay's city centre in central Queensland, within the Mackay Regional Council area. With a residential population of 339, the suburb functions primarily as a major commercial and industrial hub serving the broader Mackay region's sugar, mining services, and logistics sectors. Its above-average median income reflects strong employment in trade and resource industries anchored in the Mackay-Isaac-Whitsunday region.

Paget is home to extensive industrial estates, transport and logistics businesses, machinery dealerships, and trade suppliers that underpin Mackay's economy. The suburb is well-positioned along key arterial roads linking Mackay to the Bruce Highway, making it a practical base for freight and industrial operations. While primarily commercial in character, its proximity to Mackay's retail, schools, and recreational facilities along the Pioneer River makes it a functional address for workers in the area.

Paget falls under postcode 4740 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 Whitsunday electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4740
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mackay
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Whitsunday
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-21.34°, 149.06°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
13.27 km²
Population Density
26 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4740

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4740, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$56,413
Median 2023–24
$68,683
▲ 21.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$84,174

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4740; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Mackay Transit Coaches — Mackay CBD 15-20 min

Commute to Mackay CBD

Distance
7 km
By Train
No passenger rail service available
By Car (Peak)
10-15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
8-12 min

🛣️ Mackay Airport is approximately 5 km from Paget; Bruce Highway access nearby

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Predominantly industrial area with minimal footpath infrastructure and no walkable retail precinct

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
339
▲ 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 Paget. 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 Paget known for? +

Paget is known as Mackay's primary industrial and commercial hub, hosting extensive industrial estates, transport and logistics businesses, mining services suppliers, and machinery dealerships that support the region's sugar and resources industries.

How far is Paget from Mackay CBD? +

Paget is approximately 7 kilometres south of Mackay's city centre, a 10–15 minute drive depending on traffic conditions.

Does Paget have public transport? +

Paget is served by Mackay Transit Coaches connecting it to Mackay CBD, though services are infrequent and oriented towards the town centre. There is no passenger rail service to Mackay; a car is the most practical mode of transport.

What is the population of Paget? +

According to the 2021 Census, Paget has a residential population of 339, though the locality supports a much larger daytime workforce given its industrial character.

Is Paget a good place to live? +

Paget is best suited to workers employed locally in trade or industrial sectors who value proximity to their workplace. As a predominantly industrial suburb, residents access retail, schools, and recreational facilities in nearby Mackay.

What is the postcode for Paget? +

Paget's postcode is 4740, shared with Mackay and several nearby localities in central Queensland.

Is Paget a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Paget 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.