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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Midge Point, QLD 4799 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Rural residential dominant. 0% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
RR
Rural residential
Median rent (house)
$681
per week
DA approval rate
0%
0 of 1 approved
Total lots
704
28.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Midge Point

Midge Point is dominated by RRRural residential. Land use, building height, and permitted development are set per zone in the council planning scheme, made under the Queensland Planning Act 2016.

RR
Dominant
RR Rural residential 38.9%
TN Township 35.6%
OS Open space 18.0%
RU Rural 6.9%
CF Community facilities 0.3%
CON Conservation 0.3%
Avg max height
m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Theoretical dwellings

Modelled dwelling capacity if every lot built to its zone controls.

Use mix
Environment18%

Location

Where Midge Point sits

Midge Point 4799 covers 28.6 km² within Mackay Regional.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Mackay Regional
Postcode
4799
Area
28.60 km²
Total lots
704

Drill into any lot in Midge Point

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Midge Point

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a secondary dwelling, or sized for subdivision.

secondary dwelling eligible
0

under the relevant council planning scheme

Subdivision potential
0

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
0 lots

show at least one development signal

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Midge Point

53% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 54% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 2.8% of lots: strategic cropping land; 41.5% of lots: state environmental significance; 0.1% of lots: burnt in last 5 years.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected 53.1%

Flood hazard overlay mapping

Bushfire-prone 53.8%

Bushfire hazard overlay mapping

Strategic cropping land 2.8%

State-significant agricultural land — development constraints apply

State environmental significance 41.5%

Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) overlay

Burnt in last 5 years 0.1%

Bushfire scar mapping, 5-year window

Market

Midge Point property market

Rent and market context from state rental bond and demographic data.

Median rent (house)
$681 / wk
Houses

Sale-price history isn't yet loaded for Queensland suburbs — rent, demographics and planning data are shown where available.

Projected dwellings 2036
9,874

Queensland Government Statistician's Office projection.

DA activity

Development applications in Midge Point

1 development applications for Midge Point addresses were decided by Mackay Regional over the past 24 months. 0 approved — a 0% approval rate.

0%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
1
Approved
0

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Midge Point

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Population
8,181
Median age
47
Household income
$86.37K
Owner-occupied
88%
Renting
13%
Amenity score
20.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Lifestyle score
15.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Midge Point

What's the zoning in Midge Point 4799?

Midge Point is dominated by the RR (Rural residential) zone, which covers 232 of 704 lots (39%). The full mix is: RR Rural residential (39%), TN Township (36%), OS Open space (18%), RU Rural (7%), CF Community facilities (0%), CON Conservation (0%).

Can I build a secondary dwelling in Midge Point?

Most lots in Midge Point aren't eligible for a secondary dwelling under the relevant council planning scheme — typically because the dominant zoning (RR) doesn't permit it, or lot sizes fall below the minimum. Always verify on the specific address.

What's the median rent in Midge Point?

Median weekly rent for a house in Midge Point is $681.

What's the development application approval rate in Mackay Regional?

Mackay Regional decided 1 development applications for Midge Point addresses over the past 24 months, with 0 approved (0% approval rate). Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Midge Point?

Across Midge Point, 53.1% flood-affected, 53.8% bushfire-prone, 2.8% strategic cropping land, 41.5% state environmental significance, 0.1% burnt in last 5 years. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of Midge Point?

0 of 704 lots in Midge Point show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a secondary dwelling, or capable of subdivision.

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14-section report · planning scheme controls cross-referenced · cited to source

Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Mackay Regionalcouncil planning scheme and lot-level cadastre (704 lots). Hazard overlays, demographics and rent drawn from Queensland council planning schemes, Development.i / council DA registers, Queensland Globe, and ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-06-08.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →