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Queensland · Postcode 4563
Lake Macdonald postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 120 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
Lake Macdonald at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
Lake Macdonald vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | Lake Macdonald | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,771 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $420 +QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,733 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 7/10 +QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ≈QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Lake Macdonald is a locality 120 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4563. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is Noosa.
According to the 2021 Census, Lake Macdonald has a population of 1,352 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,771, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 5.9%. The Indigenous population is 34 (2.5% of residents).
Housing in Lake Macdonald includes a median weekly rent of $420, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,733, with 478 total dwellings. These housing costs sit above the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 89.6% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Lake Macdonald scores in decile 7 out of 10, which is above the national average.
Lake Macdonald is part of the Gympie - Cooloola statistical area in Queensland.
Lake Macdonald details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4563 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 1,352 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,771/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $721/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $420 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,733 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 26.7 km² |
| Population Density | 51/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 478 |
| Australian Citizens | 89.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 34 (2.5%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 7/10 (above average) |
| Latitude | -26.39 |
| Longitude | 152.939 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 120 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Gympie - Cooloola |
| Local Government | Noosa |
| Federal Electorate | Wide Bay |
| State Electorate | Noosa |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 227 (16.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 118 (8.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 229 (16.9%) |
| 45–64 years | 460 (34.0%) |
| 65+ years | 309 (22.9%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 157 (11.6%) |
| Asthma | 110 (8.1%) |
| Cancer | 62 (4.6%) |
| Heart Disease | 61 (4.5%) |
| Diabetes | 52 (3.8%) |
| Lung Condition | 45 (3.3%) |
| Dementia | 7 (0.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 3 (0.6%) |
| 1 vehicle | 94 (19.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 213 (44.2%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 172 (35.7%) |
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Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.