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Andergrove

QLD 4740 • Rest of QLD

9,924
Population (2021)
$43,420
Median Income
8.48 km²
Area
$350/wk
Median Rent

About Andergrove

Andergrove is a growing residential suburb in the Mackay region of Queensland, located approximately 5 kilometres north-east of the Mackay CBD within the Mackay Regional Council local government area. With a population of 9,924 at the 2021 Census — up 5.4% from 9,419 in 2016 — the suburb is one of the more rapidly expanding areas in regional Queensland, attracting families and mining-industry workers drawn to the area's relative affordability and well-serviced infrastructure. The median taxable income of around $56,413 reflects the strong wages available in the local resources sector, well above comparable suburban averages nationally.

Andergrove is well-serviced for a suburb of its size, with a Coles supermarket on Oak Street anchoring a local shopping precinct that provides everyday convenience for residents. The suburb is served by Andergrove State School, as well as MacKillop Catholic Primary School, making it popular with families seeking good schooling options close to home. Open parkland, sporting fields, and the proximity to the Mackay Northern Beaches — including Blacks Beach and Eimeo Beach — give Andergrove a relaxed, outdoors lifestyle appeal, while the Bruce Highway provides straightforward road access to Mackay's growing industrial and commercial zones.

Andergrove falls under postcode 4740 and is governed by Mackay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mackay electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4740
Urban Area
Mackay
LGA / Council
Mackay
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Mackay
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-21.09°, 149.18°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
8.48 km²
Elevation
12m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    23-39 Oak Street Andergrove 4740 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$350
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,647
Avg Household Size
2.5 people
Median Age
36 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.3%

154 state housing + 37 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
9,419
Census 2021
9,924
▲ 5.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,036
Income 2021
$43,420
▲ 20.5% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 8,061
Born Overseas 1,104

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 229
  • 2. England 144
  • 3. South Africa 134
  • 4. Philippines 111
  • 5. India 58
  • 6. Zimbabwe 44
  • 7. Germany 25
  • 8. China 24
  • 9. Netherlands 23
  • 10. Canada 21

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 3,922
Australian 3,822
Irish 1,031
Scottish 997
German 691
Australian Aboriginal 609
Italian 253
Maltese 185
Dutch 145
Filipino 145

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

6,746
Both parents born in Australia
1,384
Both parents born overseas
1,009
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
48.9%
No Religion
40.5%
Hinduism
0.5%
Buddhism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.3%
Islam
0.2%
Judaism
0.0%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
602 (6.1%)
5-14 years
1,509 (15.2%)
15-19 years
630 (6.3%)
20-24 years
630 (6.3%)
25-34 years
1,405 (14.2%)
35-44 years
1,282 (12.9%)
45-54 years
1,257 (12.7%)
55-64 years
1,241 (12.5%)
65-74 years
885 (8.9%)
75-84 years
386 (3.9%)
85+ years
99 (1.0%)

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