Campwin Beach QLD 4737
Campwin Beach is a rural locality in Queensland, 943 km from Brisbane CBD, around 10 hours 45 minutes by car. Population is 511; the median age is 42 and the median household income is $80,860 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $340 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,539. The area shows no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
Is Campwin Beach a good place to live?
Campwin Beach scores a B (52/100) on SuburbScan's Liveability grade — strong on safety, weaker on transit.
Car-dependent
Walkability 0/100 · 943.3 km · 645 min drive to Brisbane
Median available
Median $670K
Low all-round risk
Fire 0/100
Below-average income
SEIFA decile 3/10 · median age 42 · 511 residents
Liveability Rating
52 / 100 · Ranked #476 in QLDEach bar is Campwin Beach'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.
How do you rate the liveability in Campwin Beach?
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Our score
52 / 100
From schools, safety and socio-economic data — not opinion.
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Median House Price
Public listings dataCampwin Beach's house market is moving higher: the median sale price reached $670,000, roughly 15% above where it sat a year earlier.
$670,000
Based on 32 recorded sales in the last 24 months.
Typically sold in 37 days — median across 5 sales that recorded a listing period
By bedrooms
- 3 bed 16 sales $662K
- 4 bed 14 sales $693K
Currently for Sale
Last 6 monthsHouses in Campwin Beach are currently listed at around $579,000 on average. Based on 3 houses listed in the past six months.
$579K
3 houses listed in the last 6 months.
3 of the suburb's 205 dwellings (1.5%) were listed for sale in the last 6 months.
Rental Market
Advertised rents · last 6 monthsHouses in Campwin Beach rent for around $675 a week on average, based on 4 houses listed for rent in the past six months.
$675/wk
4 houses advertised for rent in the last 6 months.
4 rentals advertised against an estimated 51 rented homes (7.8%) in the last 6 months.
Rental affordability
June quarter 2025103 Moderately unaffordable · the average rental household in this region would pay about 29% of its income on the median rent in postcode 4737.
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$675/week ($35,000 a year) on a $579,000 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.
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20241 crash
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital
Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality 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
1988–2023Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Rate
- -0.40 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -16.4 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
Campwin Beach is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.
We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.
NBN connectivity
The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Campwin Beach.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 274
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 locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.
Socio-economic profile
Campwin Beach is home to 511 residents, with a median age of 42, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $81,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.1%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
511
Median Age
42
Median Household Income
$80,860/yr
Census Median Rent
$340/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,539/mo
Avg Household Size
2.4
Median Personal Income
$39,832/yr
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
Unoccupied Dwellings
30.7%
Total Dwellings
205
Owner-Occupier Rate
75.1%
Houses
93.2%
Rental Stress
21.9%
Mortgage Stress
22.8%
Work From Home
5.0%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 85.9%
- English Spoken at Home
- 89.6%
- Employment Rate
- 57.9%
- Completed Year 12
- 36.2%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
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 locality: 27 to 70 homes
- In 10 years or more 27 to 70 homes
Land the Queensland Government's residential land supply study identifies for future housing (2 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, 29.1 km away.
Climate & Setting
from Mackay Aero, 26.7 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 0 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 813 m
- 866 m to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 1,517 mm
- 95 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 30.8°C
- 3 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 12.4°C
- 0 frost days ≤ 0°C
Elevation is the ground at the locality 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.
EV adoption
In postcode 4737, 8 of 8,178 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.2% (97 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.3%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4737, 2,214 rooftop-solar systems totalling 16.2 MW have been installed since 2001, against 3,370 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 144 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
1 mortgage broker is registered in postcode 4737.
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 $670,000 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 Michelle Landry Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Michelle Landry | 44.2% | 55.8% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Michelle Landry | 43.4% | 56.6% | -5.8 |
| 2019 | Michelle Landry | 37.6% | 62.4% | +11.7 |
Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.
State Electorate
Currently held by Glen Kelly Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Glen Kelly LNP | 51.0% |
| 2020 | Stephen Andrew ON | 59.0% |
Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.
Looking at a specific address in Campwin Beach?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 511 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Campwin Beach
What natural hazards affect Campwin Beach?
Campwin Beach has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
Is Campwin Beach a good place to live?
Campwin Beach has a SuburbScan Liveability grade of B (52/100), 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 Campwin Beach?
Campwin Beach, QLD had a population of 511 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Campwin Beach, QLD?
The postcode for Campwin Beach, QLD is 4737.
How far is Campwin Beach from Brisbane?
Campwin Beach is 943 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 645 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Campwin Beach?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Campwin Beach was $80,860 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 Campwin Beach?
The median advertised rent in Campwin Beach is $675 a week for houses (4 listings), from rental listings over the last six months.
What is the median age in Campwin Beach?
The median age of residents in Campwin Beach was 42 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the air quality in Campwin Beach?
The nearest government air-quality monitoring station to Campwin Beach (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 Campwin Beach 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 Campwin Beach?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Campwin Beach, Mackay Aero (26.7 km away), summer days average 30.8°C, winter nights 12.4°C, 1,517 mm of rain a year over 95 rainy days, and 3 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Campwin Beach?
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 Campwin Beach belong to?
Campwin Beach sits within the Mackay local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Campwin Beach?
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 Campwin Beach?
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 Campwin Beach in?
Campwin Beach sits within the federal Division of Capricornia, currently held by Michelle Landry (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
- NBN connectivity · Dec 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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