Rural View, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rural View Mackay, Queensland
Rural View Location in Queensland
Population	5,657 (2021 census)
• Density	643/km2 (1,670/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4740
Area	8.8 km2 (3.4 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	11.7 km (7 mi) N of Mackay 345 km (214 mi) N of Rockhampton 388 km (241 mi) SE of Townsville 963 km (598 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Mackay Region
State electorate(s)	Whitsunday
Federal Division(s)	Dawson
Suburbs around Rural View: Bucasia Bucasia Eimeo Nindaroo Rural View Blacks Beach Nindaroo Richmond Beaconsfield

Rural View is a lively suburb located in the Mackay Region in Queensland, Australia. It's a place where over 5,600 people call home, according to the 2021 census.

Where is Rural View?

Rural View is located about 11.7 kilometers (that's about 7 miles) north of the main city area of Mackay. It's easy to get to by road!

A Look Back: Rural View's History

Rural View has an interesting history! One of its first schools, Eimeo Road State School, opened way back on 5 February 1934.

The suburb itself was officially named and given its boundaries in September 1999. This means it became a recognized place on the map.

More recently, two other schools opened their doors: Mackay Northern Beaches State High School started on 1 January 2013, and St Brendan's Catholic Primary School welcomed students in 2015.

How Many People Live Here?

The number of people living in Rural View has been growing steadily!

• In 2011, about 3,324 people lived in Rural View.
• By 2016, the population had grown to 4,793 people.
• The latest count in 2021 showed that 5,657 people call Rural View home.

Schools in Rural View

Rural View is home to several schools, offering education from primary to high school.

Eimeo Road State School

Eimeo Road State School is a government primary school for students from Prep to Year 6. You can find it at 21 Eimeo Road (21°03′33″S 149°09′42″E / 21.0593°S 149.1616°E / -21.0593; 149.1616 (Eimeo Road State School)). In 2018, nearly 1,000 students attended this school. It also has a special program for students who need extra support.

St Brendan's Catholic Primary School

St Brendan's Catholic Primary School is a private primary school, also for students from Prep to Year 6. It's located at 799 Mackay-Bucasia Road (21°03′10″S 149°09′39″E / 21.0527°S 149.1608°E / -21.0527; 149.1608 (St Brendan's Catholic Primary School)).

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School

Mackay Northern Beaches State High School is a government high school for students from Year 7 to Year 12. It's located at 30 Rosewood Drive (21°04′01″S 149°09′42″E / 21.0670°S 149.1616°E / -21.0670; 149.1616 (Mackay Northern Beaches State High School)). In 2018, over 900 students were enrolled here. This school also offers a special education program.