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Overview

Walkerston is a town in the Mackay Region, Queensland, positioned on the Peak Downs Highway about 14 km south‑west of Mackay. Bounded by the Pioneer River to the north and straddling Bakers Creek, it benefits from easy road connections, with the highway linking east to Alexandra and south‑west to Greenmount. The 2021 census recorded 3,615 residents, reflecting steady growth since earlier counts. The locality’s transport corridor supports commuting to Mackay and surrounding rural areas.

Local life centres around a modest commercial strip that includes a supermarket, three bars, including a sports club, and a council‑run library on Dutton Street. Families have access to two primary schools, Walkerston State School and St John’s Catholic Primary, while secondary students travel to Mackay State High School. Heritage sites such as the Walkerston State Butcher’s Shop add character, and the mix of established homes and newer dwellings offers options for a range of lifestyles.