Bucasia sits 979 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 11 hours 20 minutes by car. Census data records 4,915 residents with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $104,260 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the lower-middle tier nationally. The suburb grew 3.0% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $380 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,666. Bucasia is characterised by no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the suburb boundary, and walkability is low.
Is Bucasia a good suburb?
Bucasia scores a B (51/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade.
Mixed results
1 school
Some car dependence
Walkability 38/100 · 979.2 km · 679 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $685K
Moderate crime risk
Fire 0/100 · Crime 53/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 4/10 · median age 35 · 4,915 residents
Liveability Rating
51 / 100 · Ranked #496 in QLDEach bar is Bucasia's rank among QLD suburbs, from 0 to 100 (higher is better). Scored on 4 of 5 factors: no school data, so the other factors carry its weight.
Flood data for Queensland covers only the areas mapped there — a blank here is not an all-clear.
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Our score
51 / 100
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Median House Price
Public listings dataBucasia's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $685,000, about 6% above where it sat a year earlier.
Houses
$685,000
8% below its 4 neighbours (median $745,000)
Based on 197 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 28 days — median across 62 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 1 bed 7 sales $195K
- 2 bed 6 sales $609K
- 3 bed 75 sales $675K
- 4 bed 97 sales $700K
- 5 bed 6 sales $826K
Units
$209,500
Based on 12 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 17 days — median across 7 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 1 bed 7 sales $180K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Bucasia are currently listed at around $700,000 on average. Based on 30 houses listed in the past six months.
Houses
$700K
30 houses listed in the last 6 months.
Units
$215K
3 units listed in the last 6 months.
33 of the suburb's 1,653 dwellings (2.0%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Bucasia rent for around $710 a week on average, based on 53 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
Houses
$710/wk
53 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
Units
$600/wk
3 units advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
56 rentals advertised against an estimated 539 rented homes (10.4%) in the last 6 months.
Rent agreed on new leases
Jul–Sep 2026- 3-bed houses
- $700/wk
- 16 bonds
- +61% since 2021
Median weekly rent on bonds lodged for new tenancies. Change since 2021 compares the median of the first four quarters with the last four. Asking rents above come from advertised listings.
Rental affordability
June quarter 202590 Unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 33% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4750.
SGS Rental Affordability Index: a score of 100 means rent takes 30% of income, the usual housing-stress line; lower scores are less affordable. "Region" is the capital city or the rest of the state.
Gross rental yield
Indicative$710/week ($37,000 a year) on a $700,000 median
$600/week ($31,000 a year) on a $215,000 median
Based on a small sample (3 listings) — indicative only.
Gross yield — before strata, rates, management, insurance and vacancy. Calculated from median advertised rents and median asking prices over the last 6 months. How we calculate.
Is Bucasia safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Bucasia sits in the moderate band, with 86 incidents recorded in 2025 — up roughly 41% on the prior year.
86 offences
41.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20247 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Where they happened
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the suburb carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2022Data Quality
Schools
One school serve Bucasia, and the cohort is trailing peer-suburb performance.
- • 476 students in one school (avg 476)
Primary
Walkability
Bucasia is car-dependent on foot — at 38/100, most errands require a car.
Public transport
Weekday and weekend service frequency across every stop inside Bucasia.
- Peak (7-9am + 5-7pm)
- 15.2 arrivals/hr
- Off-peak weekday
- 5.8 arrivals/hr
- Saturday
- 4.5 arrivals/hr
- Median peak wait
- 1 min
- Span of service
- 11.5 hours
Scheduled service only, based on the 21 October 2026 timetable. Reliability (delays, cancellations) not measured.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Bucasia.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 49%
- Premises covered
- 2,031
NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.
Amenities
Mackay: council population
The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this suburb alone — this suburb's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
The ABS scores 12 small areas inside this suburb and averages them into the single decile above. They fall into 5 different deciles — a wide range, so parts of this suburb rank well above the average and parts well below it.
Bucasia is home to about 4,900 residents, with a median age of 35, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $104,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.1%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
4,915
Median Age
35
Median Household Income
$104,260/yr
Census Median Rent
$380/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,666/mo
Avg Household Size
2.8
Median Personal Income
$47,008/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.1%
Unoccupied Dwellings
9.7%
Total Dwellings
1,653
Owner-Occupier Rate
67.4%
Houses
90.9%
Rental Stress
19.0%
Mortgage Stress
19.2%
Work From Home
4.5%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
48 rented from a state or territory housing authority and 8 from a community housing provider, as a share of the 528 rented dwellings above — not of all dwellings.
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 78.0%
- English Spoken at Home
- 87.5%
- Employment Rate
- 65.2%
- Completed Year 12
- 34.3%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
When They Arrived
Share of all residents by the year they arrived in Australia. Periods cover different numbers of years, so compare the shape rather than the bar widths.
94 residents (1.9%) arrived since 2016. Australia’s borders were closed to most arrivals from March 2020, so the last two years of that period are much smaller than the ones before them — nationally 260,799 people arrived in 2019 against 28,521 in 2021.
Where New Residents Came From
Where residents aged five and over lived five years before the 2021 Census, for those who lived somewhere else.
5.4% of residents (247) lived in a capital city five years earlier, most of them in Brisbane (135).
Top places newcomers came from, as a share of the 4,590 residents aged five and over. Areas are ABS statistical regions. Small counts are approximate: the ABS adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Local Jobs
People who work in this suburb against employed people who live here, 2021 Census.
About 434 people work here; 2,455 employed residents live here.
Mostly a place people commute from: 0.2 jobs per working resident. At least 81% of employed residents must work outside the suburb.
Counts are by place of work and place of usual residence. The ABS counts jobs in zones; where a zone spans several places, its jobs are shared out by land use. The ABS also adjusts every figure slightly to protect privacy.
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,873 a year through Mackay based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Mackay
In the year to August 2026, 574 new dwellings were approved across Mackay. That mix is 508 houses and 66 units. Approvals are down 5.8% on the same period a year earlier.
New Homes Planned
New homes planned in this suburb: 717 to 2,710 homes
- Within 2 years 99 to 220 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 102 to 200 homes
- In 5 to 10 years 315 to 1,540 homes
- In 10 years or more 199 to 740 homes
- No timeframe set 2 to 10 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (22 parcels), by when it expects lots to be registered. Yields are published in ranges, so these are too.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Yuwibara People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Air Quality
MODERATEPM2.5 averaged 6.6 µg/m³ in 2025 — below Australia's NEPM annual standard (8 µg/m³), slightly above the stricter WHO guideline (5 µg/m³). 2 days exceeded the daily threshold of 25 µg/m³.
PM10 averaged 17.9 µg/m³. Days over the limit in 2025: PM10 2.
From the West Mackay (Mackay, Central Queensland) monitoring station, 13.9 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Mackay M.o, 11.5 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- -1 m
- above sea level, at the suburb centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 1.5 km
- 1.6 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 1,633 mm
- 101 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.6°C
- 2 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 14.5°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the suburb centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.
Industrial Emissions Nearby
1 facility within 5 km- 0.6 kmSewerage and Drainage ServicesTop reported: Total Nitrogen · Ammonia (total) · Total Phosphorus
EV adoption
In postcode 4750, 16 of 4,997 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.8% (92 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 2.2%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4750, 1,490 rooftop-solar systems totalling 10.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 2,235 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 75 went up in the last year.
Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.
2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.
First Home Owner Grant
FY2026-27$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.
$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."
Mortgage repayments
2 mortgage brokers are registered in this suburb.
Transfer duty at the owner-occupier rate, and it excludes first home buyer concessions — those can cut it substantially or remove it entirely. Excludes legal, inspection and lender fees. Check with Queensland Revenue Office
The First Home Owner Grant applies to newly built homes only, so it isn't available on an established purchase. A first home buyer building or buying new under $750,000 may qualify for $30,000 — see what qualifies with Queensland Revenue Office.
At $685,000 this is under the $750,000 First Home Owner Grant cap. A first home buyer may qualify for $30,000 on a newly built home — check eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office.
A deposit under 20% usually attracts Lenders Mortgage Insurance, which this doesn't include.
Principal and interest over 30 years, fixed rate. Excludes fees, offset, redraw and LMI. Default rate is the median comparison rate across 1788 advertised products as at 2026-10-27 — indicative only, and not an offer. Your rate depends on the lender, your deposit and your circumstances. Not financial advice.
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Andrew Willcox Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Andrew Willcox | 38.2% | 61.8% | -1.4 |
| 2022 | Andrew Willcox | 39.6% | 60.4% | -4.2 |
| 2019 | George Christensen | 35.4% | 64.6% | +11.2 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact suburb's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Amanda Camm Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Amanda Camm LNP | 68.5% |
| 2020 | Amanda Camm LNP | 53.3% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this suburb's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
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- #15 in Mackay suburbs that added the most residents, 2016-2021
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Nearby suburbs
Rural View QLD 4740
Eimeo QLD 4740
Shoal Point QLD 4750
Habana QLD 4740
Nindaroo QLD 4740
Coral Sea QLD 4740
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Common questions about Bucasia
Is Bucasia a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Bucasia is moderate (53/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Bucasia?
Bucasia has no recorded bushfire history. These are suburb-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Bucasia a good place to live?
Bucasia has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (51/100), ranked against other QLD suburbs on school quality (25%), safety (25%), SEIFA socio-economic advantage (25%), walkability (15%) and CBD access (10%). Whether it suits you depends on what you weigh — each of those is on this page.
What is the population of Bucasia?
Bucasia, QLD had a population of 4,915 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Bucasia, QLD?
The postcode for Bucasia, QLD is 4750.
How far is Bucasia from Brisbane?
Bucasia is 979 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 679 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Bucasia?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Bucasia was $104,260 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.
What is the median weekly rent in Bucasia?
The median advertised rent in Bucasia is $710 a week for houses (53 listings) and $600 a week for units (3 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Bucasia?
The median age of residents in Bucasia was 35 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Bucasia?
There is 1 school inside the Bucasia boundary: 1 below similar schools on NAPLAN, compared with same-state, same-type schools of similar socio-educational advantage (ICSEA).
Is Bucasia walkable?
Bucasia scores 38/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the air quality in Bucasia?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Bucasia (West Mackay (Mackay, Central Queensland)) recorded a 2025 annual mean PM2.5 of 6.6 µg/m³ and PM10 of 17.9 µg/m³. That puts Bucasia below the Australian NEPM annual standard of 8 µg/m³ but above the stricter WHO guideline of 5 µg/m³.
What is the weather like in Bucasia?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Bucasia, Mackay M.o (11.5 km away), summer days average 30.6°C, winter nights 14.5°C, 1,633 mm of rain a year over 101 rainy days, and 2 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Bucasia?
First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.
What council does Bucasia belong to?
Bucasia sits within the Mackay local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Bucasia?
The average residential rates bill through Mackay is $1,873 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Bucasia?
Across Mackay, 574 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 5.8% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.
Which federal electorate is Bucasia in?
Bucasia sits within the federal Division of Dawson, currently held by Andrew Willcox (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Median sale prices · Oct 2026
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- Public transport · Oct 2026
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Air quality · 2025
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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