Ooralea
QLD 4740 • Rest of QLD
About Ooralea
Ooralea is a growing residential suburb located approximately 8 km south of Mackay CBD in tropical North Queensland. Home to around 3,691 residents with a median age of 35, it is a family-oriented community with strong ties to the mining and sugar industries that drive the Mackay region. The suburb is home to CQUniversity's Mackay campus, giving it a youthful energy alongside its established family demographic.
Ooralea offers a relaxed suburban lifestyle with newer housing estates, good access to Mackay's retail centres, and proximity to the Pioneer Valley. Families are drawn to the suburb for its relatively affordable housing, quality schools, and community feel. The suburb's residents enjoy easy access to Mackay's beaches, the Bluewater Lagoon, and regional parks, making it a popular choice for those working in the resources sector who want a comfortable home base.
Ooralea falls under postcode 4740 and is governed by Mackay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mirani electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Mackay Transit Route 5 — Mackay CBD 20 min
- CQUniversity Shuttle — Mackay CBD / Campus 15 min
Commute to Mackay CBD
🛣️ Mackay railway station (in CBD) services the Spirit of Queensland long-distance train. No suburban rail network exists.
Most errands require a car due to suburban layout, though the university precinct is walkable within itself.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Grasstree Beach Road
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20 Nadarmi Drive
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1 Main Street
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2-12 Celeber Drive
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Nadina Street
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Cnr Holts Road and Carl Murray Drive
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63 Mansfield Drive
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13 Chelona School Access Road
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Hill End Road
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Norris Road
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1312 Bruce Highway
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Eimeo Road
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1181 Homebush Road
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Alfred Street
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Baxter Drive
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Baxter Drive
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17 Ambrose Way
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9 Quarry Street
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42 Juliet Street
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Bridge Road
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Fernleigh Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Philippines 85
- 2. India 72
- 3. New Zealand 62
- 4. England 38
- 5. Bangladesh 25
- 6. Malta 23
- 7. China 22
- 8. Italy 16
- 9. Nepal 15
- 10. South Africa 14
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)