Browse property in Walkerston

Overview

Walkerston is a close‑knit town of 3,615 people (2021 Census) set 14 km south‑west of Mackay along the Peak Downs Highway. Bounded to the north by the Pioneer River and straddling Bakers Creek for about 3 km, the locality enjoys easy road access with the highway running east from Alexandra, through the town, and on to Greenmount. A historic railway line reached Walkerston in 1885, linking it to the wider Pioneer Valley, while the nearby neighbourhood of Palms lies to the east.

Residents benefit from a modest retail hub that includes a supermarket, three bars, including a sports club, and a public library on Dutton Street. Primary education is provided by Walkerston State School and St John’s Catholic Primary School, with secondary students travelling to Mackay State High School in South Mackay. Heritage sites such as the Walkerston State Butcher’s Shop add character, making the town a convenient, community‑focused place to live within easy reach of Mackay’s urban amenities.