Mackay at a glance
Median house
$466,000
Median unit
$301,000
Walk score
100
Walker's paradise
Population
4,026
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Mackay.
The postcode for Mackay is 4740 (QLD).
The median house price in Mackay is $466,000.
Mackay (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland. The median house here is $466,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Mackay has roughly 4,026 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy. Day-to-day life here is very walkable, with most errands manageable on foot.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mackay scores 100/100 on walkability, which makes it very walkable with limited public transport. Coffee, groceries and a meal out are mostly walking-distance, which keeps a household viable on one car.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 4 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mackay's population at 4,026, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are renter-heavy (31% own, 64% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (48%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
4,026
Median age
38
Family households
46%
Lone person
48%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $466,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $301,000, roughly 35% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $93,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Mackay on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$466,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $301,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$340/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$475/wk
Owner occupied
31%
Renter occupied
64%
At a deeper level
$466,000
$301,000
4,026
Median age: 38
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 3.79% (median rent $340/wk against a $466,000 price tag). Units yield 8.21% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 64% 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 20243.79%
Based on $466,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20248.21%
Based on $301,000 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 202631%
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.
100
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mackay.
Local schools for Mackay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mackay Central State School
Mackay State High School
Victoria Park State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Mackay.
- What is the median house price in Mackay?
- The median house price in Mackay, QLD 4740 is $466,000. The median unit price is $301,000.
- What is the Mackay postcode?
- Mackay is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is Mackay?
- Mackay is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4740, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mackay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $475.
- What schools are in Mackay?
- There are 20 schools serving Mackay on this page, including Mackay Central State School, St Patrick's College, Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School.
- How walkable is Mackay?
- Mackay has a Walk Score of 100 out of 100, very walkable. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near Mackay?
- Mackay is close to Mackay Bc, Timberlands, Mackay Dc, Caneland, Mackay Caneland.
- What is the population of Mackay?
- The population of Mackay is approximately 4,026 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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