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Pinevale

QLD 4754 • Queensland

51
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
165.57 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuiet

About Pinevale

Pinevale is a small rural locality in the Mackay-Whitsunday region of Queensland, situated approximately 50 kilometres south-west of Mackay within the Mackay Regional Council area. Covering around 165 square kilometres of tropical hinterland and cattle grazing country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 51 residents. The locality sits within the Pioneer Valley hinterland, where beef cattle grazing and mixed farming characterise the broader rural landscape.

Mackay is the regional hub for the area, providing a comprehensive range of retail, healthcare, education, and industrial services as one of Queensland's largest regional cities. The Mackay region is known for its sugarcane production, coal mining industry, and proximity to the Whitsunday Islands and Conway National Park. Pinevale suits those with a connection to the pastoral farming community of the Mackay hinterland, within practical reach of the region's significant urban centre.

Pinevale falls under postcode 4754 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mirani electorate.

📍 Location

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

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Mackay Station
50 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all trips N/A

Commute to Mackay CBD

Distance
50 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Mackay for Queensland Rail connections
By Car (Peak)
50-70 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
45-60 min

🛣️ Access via Pioneer Valley Road and local hinterland roads; Mackay is the nearest major centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Pinevale is a remote rural locality with no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
51
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pinevale known for? +

Pinevale is a quiet pastoral locality in Mackay's hinterland, known for its tropical cattle grazing country in the Pioneer Valley and proximity to the Mackay region's sugarcane and coal mining industries.

How far is Pinevale from Mackay? +

Pinevale is approximately 50 kilometres south-west of Mackay, typically a 50 to 70 minute drive via Pioneer Valley Road and local hinterland roads.

Does Pinevale have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Pinevale. Mackay (approximately 50 km away) is served by Queensland Rail's Spirit of Queensland train connecting to Townsville and Brisbane.

What is the population of Pinevale? +

According to the 2021 Census, Pinevale has a population of approximately 51 residents across its 165 square kilometre area in the Mackay hinterland.

Is Pinevale a good place to live? +

Pinevale suits those connected to the pastoral farming community of the Mackay hinterland, with the regional city of Mackay and the Whitsunday coast accessible within an hour's drive.

What is the postcode for Pinevale? +

The postcode for Pinevale, QLD is 4754.