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Victoria Plains

QLD 4751 • Queensland

338
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
42.85 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-RuralAffordable
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About Victoria Plains

Victoria Plains is a rural locality in the Mackay Region of Queensland, located approximately 21.5 kilometres west-south-west of Mackay CBD and spanning nearly 43 square kilometres of agricultural land. With a population of 338 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is a sparsely settled farming community in the Pioneer Valley hinterland. The locality falls under Mackay Regional Council and is traversed by the Peak Downs Highway, connecting it to Mackay and inland Queensland.

The area is typical of the Mackay hinterland, with sugarcane farming and broad-acre agriculture defining the landscape. Residents are within reasonable reach of Mackay's full complement of urban services, including shopping centres, hospitals, schools, and Mackay Airport. Victoria Plains offers an affordable semi-rural lifestyle with easy highway access to the regional centre, suiting families and workers in the agricultural and resources sectors who prefer a quieter country setting.

Victoria Plains falls under postcode 4751 and is governed by the Mackay Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Capricornia, while state elections fall under the Mirani electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4751
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mackay
Federal Electorate
Capricornia
State Electorate
Mirani
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-21.22°, 149.04°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
42.85 km²
Population Density
8 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4751

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4751, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$57,988
Median 2023–24
$72,058
▲ 24.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$85,273

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4751; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Mackay Transit Coaches — Mackay CBD ~30 min

Commute to Mackay CBD

Distance
22 km
By Train
No passenger rail service
By Car (Peak)
25-35 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
20-25 min

🛣️ Peak Downs Highway provides direct highway access to Mackay; good road connectivity.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A car is essential for all daily needs; no local shops or services in the immediate locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
338
▲ 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 Victoria Plains. 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 Victoria Plains known for? +

Victoria Plains is known for its agricultural character in the Mackay Region, with sugarcane farming and broad-acre cropping defining the landscape along the Peak Downs Highway corridor west of Mackay.

How far is Victoria Plains from Mackay? +

Victoria Plains is approximately 21.5 kilometres west-south-west of Mackay CBD, typically a 25 to 35 minute drive via the Peak Downs Highway depending on traffic.

Does Victoria Plains have public transport? +

Public transport in Victoria Plains is limited. There is no passenger rail service, and residents primarily rely on private vehicles for commuting; Mackay Transit Coaches serve the broader region.

What is the population of Victoria Plains? +

According to the 2021 Census, Victoria Plains has a population of 338 residents, spread across a locality of nearly 43 square kilometres in the Mackay Region.

Is Victoria Plains a good place to live? +

Victoria Plains offers a quiet rural lifestyle within commuting distance of Mackay's full urban amenities, making it suitable for those who prefer space and a country setting while staying connected to a regional city.

What is the postcode for Victoria Plains? +

The postcode for Victoria Plains, Queensland is 4751.

Is Victoria Plains a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Victoria Plains 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.