Mackay East vs Mackay
Mackay scores higher on walkability (4/100 vs 100/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving Mackay (982) sits above Mackay East (977).
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Mackay East and Mackay side by side
| Measure | Mackay East | Mackay |
|---|---|---|
| Price and market | ||
| Median house | – | $466,000 |
| Median unit | – | $301,000 |
| Renting | ||
| House rent | – | $340/wk |
| Unit rent | – | $480/wk |
| Owner occupied | – | 31.0% |
| Renter occupied | – | 64.0% |
| Schools | ||
| Schools nearby | 20 | 20 |
| Average ICSEA | 977 | 982 |
| Lifestyle and people | ||
| Walk score | 4 | 100 |
| Transit score | 0 | 0 |
| Bike score | 100 | 100 |
| Population | – | 4,026 |
| Median age | – | 38 |
| Climate | ||
| Annual rainfall | 1507 mm | 1507 mm |
| Mean max, January | 30.7°C | 30.7°C |
Green dot: better on that measure (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk). Each suburb’s profile gives the source and period of its figures.
Which suits whom
- For buyers
- We don't yet have verified suburb-level medians for one or both of these suburbs. Check the individual profiles for the data we do publish, and the methodology page for how we source it.
- For investors
- Rental or growth data is incomplete for one or both suburbs. Look at the full investor view on each suburb profile for a complete picture.
- For families
- Mackay edges out on average school ICSEA (982 vs 977).
Mackay East vs Mackay: common questions
Does Mackay East or Mackay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), Mackay scores 982 vs 977 in Mackay East. ICSEA is a school-community indicator, not a quality rating, so always check NAPLAN results and catchment boundaries for the specific address you're considering.
Which is more walkable, Mackay East or Mackay?
Mackay scores 100/100 on walkability vs 4/100. Above 70 is considered very walkable (most errands on foot), 50-69 is walkable for some errands, below 50 typically requires a car for daily life.
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