Freshwater Point is a rural locality in Queensland, 938 km from Brisbane CBD, around 10 hours 40 minutes by car. Population is 174; the median age is 48 and the median household income is $117,000 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality grew 28.9% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $270 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,950. Freshwater Point is characterised by high coastal erosion risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. Walkability is low.
This locality is too small to rate.
The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 174. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.
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Rental Market
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.
Is Freshwater Point safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Freshwater Point sits in the low band, with 3 incidents recorded in 2025.
3 offences
Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–2024No crash in Freshwater Point killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2020–2024.
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
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 123 m
- Rate
- -0.03 m/yr
- Net Movement
- -71.5 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Walkability
Freshwater Point 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 Freshwater Point.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 68
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
Freshwater Point is home to 174 residents, with a median age of 48, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $117,000 a year, with unemployment at 4.3%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
174
Median Age
48
Median Household Income
$117,000/yr
Census Median Rent
$270/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,950/mo
Avg Household Size
2.5
Median Personal Income
$44,720/yr
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Unoccupied Dwellings
11.7%
Total Dwellings
60
Owner-Occupier Rate
89.8%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
12.0%
Mortgage Stress
20.0%
Work From Home
8.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 71.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 83.9%
- Employment Rate
- 57.3%
- Completed Year 12
- 35.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, 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: 2 to 10 homes
- In 2 to 5 years 1 to 5 homes
- No timeframe set 1 to 5 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.
Climate & Setting
from Mackay Aero, 29.4 kmHigh rainfall — warm summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 0 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 32 m
- 2.6 km 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."
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 Freshwater Point?
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Common questions about Freshwater Point
Is Freshwater Point a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Freshwater Point is low (32/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Freshwater Point?
Freshwater Point has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Freshwater Point?
Freshwater Point, QLD had a population of 174 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Freshwater Point, QLD?
The postcode for Freshwater Point, QLD is 4737.
How far is Freshwater Point from Brisbane?
Freshwater Point is 938 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 638 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Freshwater Point?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Freshwater Point was $117,000 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 Freshwater Point?
There are too few current rental listings in Freshwater Point for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $270, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Freshwater Point?
The median age of residents in Freshwater Point was 48 at the 2021 ABS Census.
What is the weather like in Freshwater Point?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Freshwater Point, Mackay Aero (29.4 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 Freshwater Point?
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 Freshwater Point belong to?
Freshwater Point sits within the Mackay local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Freshwater Point?
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 Freshwater Point?
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 Freshwater Point in?
Freshwater Point 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
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- 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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