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Mackenzie (Brisbane - Qld), QLD, 4156

Current weather

16.7°CClear sky

92% humidity · 5.8 km/h wind · 22° / 13.5° today · 0.3 mm rain

Desirability index

77.6/100

#156 among Metro Brisbane suburbs

How this score is calculated

Suburb snapshot

Mackenzie (Brisbane - Qld) is a smaller suburban community in the Brisbane area, home to around 2,336 residents (2021 Census). Recent indicators show 109 offences in Jan 2026 to Dec 2026 with falling year-on-year trends (-59%), roughly 46.7 offences per 1,000 residents, median weekly rent around $875, 2 school and preschool sites in the area, 7 public transport stops within the suburb, and a quieter amenity profile than busier neighbouring suburbs. Use the sections below for detailed population, safety, schools, and local activity data.

Population

Population
2,336
Median age
37
Median household income / week
$2,988
Dwelling vacancy
2.4%
Unoccupied private dwellings
17 of 723
Median monthly mortgage
$2,192
Employment rate
73.3%
Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
40 / 72 / 0

Data sources & freshness

  • 2021 Census — General Community ProfileAustralian Bureau of Statistics · Period: 2021 · Updated on site · 2021 Census release

    The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.

Housing

All types (Mar 2026)
$875

Median weekly rent from Queensland RTA rental bond data. Figures can be unreliable where few bonds were lodged in the quarter.

Data sources & freshness

Crime & safety

Total offences (Jan 2026 to Dec 2026)
109
Against the person
10
Against property
89
Rate per 1,000 residents
46.7
Person-crime prevalence
About 1 in 234 residents
State safety percentile
6.7th (lower crime is better)
Year-on-year change
-58.7%

Most common offence types

  • Assault5
  • Other Property Damage7
  • Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)64
  • Traffic And Related Offences6
  • Unlawful Entry12

Data sources & freshness

  • QPS Online Crime MapQueensland Police Service · Period: Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Dec 2026; Jan 2026 to Dec 2026 · Updated on site · Calendar-year aggregates

Schools & preschools

Schools & preschools
2
Median school ICSEA (2 schools)
1,065.5
  • Mackenzie State Primary SchoolPrimary
  • Mackenzie State Special SchoolSpecial

Data sources & freshness

Public transport

7 public transport stops in this suburb

  • Gainsborough Ave near Monet Cr
  • Gainsborough Ave near Monet Cr
  • Mt Gravatt Capalaba Rd at Gateway Baptist
  • Mt Petrie Rd at Vivaldi Place
  • Rembrandt Way at Gainsborough Park

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Amenities

11 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km

  • Bus stop
  • Gainsborough Ave near Monet CrBus stop
  • Mackenzie State Primary SchoolBus stop
  • Mt Gravatt Capalaba Rd at Gateway BaptistBus stop
  • Mt Petrie Rd at Vivaldi PlaceBus stop
  • Rembrandt Way at Gainsborough ParkBus stop
  • Post Box
  • Shelter (3)
  • Half CourtSports field

Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe).

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap amenitiesOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Socio-economic (SEIFA)

IRSAD decile (2021)
10/10
IRSD decile (2021)
10/10

SEIFA indexes from ABS 2021. Decile 10 = most advantaged / least disadvantaged in Australia.

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Hazards

Bushfire planning zone
No overlay at centroid

Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.

Data sources & freshness

  • Hazard planning overlaysState government hazard layers · Period: current · Updated on site

Green cover

Parks & woodland (OSM)
7
Parks (OSM)
2

OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.

Data sources & freshness

  • OpenStreetMap green cover featuresOpenStreetMap contributors · Period: current · Updated on site · Weekly refresh

Desirability index

Desirability score
77.6/100
Cohort rank
#156 among Metro Brisbane suburbs

Data sources & freshness

  • Suburb Guide desirability indexSuburb Guide (derived score) · Period: current · Updated on site · Derived from source metrics

Recent changes

  • Gainsborough Ave near Monet Crtransport
  • Gainsborough Ave near Monet Crtransport
  • Mt Gravatt Capalaba Rd at Gateway Baptisttransport
  • Mt Petrie Rd at Vivaldi Placetransport
  • Rembrandt Way at Gainsborough Parktransport
  • Mackenzie State Primary SchoolschoolsPrimary
  • Mackenzie State Special SchoolschoolsSpecial
  • Assaultcrime5
  • Other Property Damagecrime7
  • Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)crime64

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