Mackay Harbour at a glance
Median house
$477,000
Median unit
$497,500
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
686
Median age 50
The brief
What to know about Mackay Harbour.
The postcode for Mackay Harbour is 4740 (QLD).
The median house price in Mackay Harbour is $477,000.
Mackay Harbour (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland. The median house here is $477,000, below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Mackay Harbour has roughly 686 residents, with an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mackay Harbour scores 0/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 6 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mackay Harbour's population at 686, with a median age of 50. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (56% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (66% family households, 30% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
686
Median age
50
Family households
66%
Lone person
30%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $477,000 on a typical sale, below the Queensland median. Units come in around $497,500, roughly -4% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $95,000. Prices are below the Queensland median, which keeps Mackay Harbour on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$477,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $497,500.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
56%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$477,000
$497,500
686
Median age: 50
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For investors
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.71% (median rent $340/wk against a $477,000 price tag). Units yield 5.23% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 38% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20243.71%
Based on $477,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20245.23%
Based on $497,500 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202656%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Mackay Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
19,004
total offences in 2026 across the Mackay Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Getting around
Walkability.
0
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mackay Harbour.
Local schools for Mackay Harbour
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mackay North State School
Pioneer State High School
Andergrove State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Mackay Harbour.
- What is the median house price in Mackay Harbour?
- The median house price in Mackay Harbour, QLD 4740 is $477,000. The median unit price is $497,500.
- What is the Mackay Harbour postcode?
- Mackay Harbour is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Mackay Harbour?
- Mackay Harbour is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4740, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mackay Harbour?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in Mackay Harbour?
- There are 20 schools serving Mackay Harbour on this page, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Mackay Christian College, Mackay North State School.
- How walkable is Mackay Harbour?
- Mackay Harbour has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mackay Harbour?
- Mackay Harbour is close to Andergrove, Slade Point, Mackay North, North Mackay, Cremorne.
- What is the population of Mackay Harbour?
- The population of Mackay Harbour is approximately 686 (2021 Census). The median age is 50.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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