Cassowary Coast Regional Council

Mount Mackay

QLD4854

Mount Mackay at a glance

Median house

$286,000

Sales data pending

Median unit

$205,920

Sales data pending

Days on market

Average to sell

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

5,525

Median age 43

About

Welcome to Mount Mackay.

Mount Mackay is a suburb in Queensland.

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Market

The price of a home here.

Median house price

$286,000

+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.

Rental and ownership

Weekly rent (house)

$250/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$213/wk

Owner occupied

Renter occupied

At a deeper level

Median House PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$286,000

Sales data pending

Median Unit PriceSource: abs-census-2021

$205,920

Sales data pending

Days on MarketSource: abs-census-2021

Average days to sell

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

5,525

Median age: 43

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Gross Yield (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

4.55%

Based on $286,000 median

Gross Yield (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

5.38%

Based on $205,920 median

Annual Growth (House)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Annual Growth (Unit)

Source: abs-census-2021

Year-on-year capital growth

Owner Occupancy

Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

Higher = more owner-occupier demand

Days on Market

Source: abs-census-2021

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.

Who lives here

Demographics.

Population

5,525

Median age

43

Family households

Lone person

Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census

Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Cassowary Coast 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.

2,864

total offences in 2026 across the Cassowary Coast Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences576 (20.1%)
Offences Against Property311 (10.9%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)158 (5.5%)
Drug Offences153 (5.3%)
Offences Against the Person147 (5.1%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Mount Mackay.

Local schools for Mount Mackay

View the catchment for each school to find out more.

Government School Catchment

Lower Tully State School

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Tully State High School

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Feluga State School

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Climate

Weather year-round.

Climate data not yet available for this suburb.

Frequently asked

About Mount Mackay.

What is the median house price in Mount Mackay?
The median house price in Mount Mackay, QLD 4854 is $286,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
What is the Mount Mackay postcode?
Mount Mackay is in the 4854 postcode, in QLD, in the Cassowary Coast Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Mount Mackay?
The median weekly rent for houses is $250, for units it's $213.
What schools are in Mount Mackay?
There are 5 schools serving Mount Mackay on this page, including Lower Tully State School, Tully State High School, Feluga State School.
How walkable is Mount Mackay?
Mount Mackay has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Mount Mackay?
Mount Mackay is close to Merryburn, Birkalla, Carmoo, Lower Tully, East Feluga.
What is the population of Mount Mackay?
Mount Mackay has approximately 5,525 residents. The median age is 43.

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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