Mackay Harbour vs North Mackay.
Comparing two suburbs with median house prices of $477,000 and $425,000. North Mackay edges out on more headline metrics in this comparison.
North Mackay (median $425,000) is roughly 12% cheaper to buy into than Mackay Harbour ($477,000).
North Mackay scores higher on walkability (0/100 vs 14/100 ), useful if you're optimising for a car-light household. On school quality, the average ICSEA across schools serving North Mackay (968) sits above Mackay Harbour (959).
For buyers
North Mackay is the lower entry point at $425,000 median, 12% below the other suburb. For first home buyers, that translates to a smaller deposit and lower stamp duty bill.
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
North Mackay edges out on average school ICSEA (968 vs 959).
Common questions
Is Mackay Harbour or North Mackay cheaper to buy in?
North Mackay has the lower median house price at $425,000, roughly 12% below Mackay Harbour ($477,000). The gap on units is usually similar but worth checking on the full suburb profiles.
Does Mackay Harbour or North Mackay have better schools?
On average school ICSEA (the ACARA index that benchmarks educational advantage), North Mackay scores 968 vs 959 in Mackay Harbour. 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 Harbour or North Mackay?
North Mackay scores 14/100 on walkability vs 0/100. 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.
The numbers behind the take
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Green dot = better on that metric (lower price, higher growth, higher walkability, lower risk).
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