South Mackay, QLD 4740
Mackay Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4740
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Median house price
$425,000
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in South Mackay itself.
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South Mackay at a glance
- Median unit
- $290,000
- Weekly rent
- $680
- Houses · units $500
- Population
- 6,918
- Median age 39
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in South Mackay
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in South Mackay, houses changed hands at $425,000 in 2024, well below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in South Mackay itself. Units come in around $290,000, roughly 32% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $85,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps South Mackay on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Rental data as of June 2026· Queensland RTA bond data
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What to know about South Mackay
South Mackay (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland. The median house here is $425,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
South Mackay has roughly 6,918 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
South Mackay scores 4/100 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.
Summer days here average around 31°C (warm), winter mornings around 13°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,507 mm. Figures are our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data for this location (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations).
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 3 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 4/100
- Transit
- 0/100
- Bike
- 100/100
Very car dependent. Scores out of 100, calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL).
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Demographics
The 2021 Census put South Mackay's population at 6,918, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are a roughly even mix of owners and renters (59% own, 38% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 34% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 63%
- Lone person
- 34%
- Owner occupied
- 59%
- Renter occupied
- 38%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 8.32% (median rent $680/wk against a $425,000 price tag). Units yield 8.97% 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, housesSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 8.32%
- On the $425,000 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 8.97%
- On the $290,000 median
Gross rental yield is a year’s rent divided by the purchase price, before expenses. It leaves out vacancy, management fees, maintenance and financing costs, so treat it as a starting point.
Crime and safety
30,153 offences recorded in 2026 across the Mackay Regional Council LGA
QLD Police publishes these figures only for the whole Mackay Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
Top offence categories
Source: State Police Open Data
Weather year-round
- Annual rainfall
- 1,507 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 30.9°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 12.7°C
Rainfall by month
Our 1991 to 2020 averages of SILO data (Queensland Government, built from Bureau of Meteorology observations, CC BY 4.0) for this location.
Climate data as of October 2026· SILO (Queensland Government), from Bureau of Meteorology observations
Questions about South Mackay
- What is the median house price in South Mackay?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in South Mackay, QLD 4740 is $425,000 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in South Mackay itself. The median unit price is $290,000.
- How much is my house worth in South Mackay?
- A useful starting point is the South Mackay median house price of $425,000 (units $290,000). Your home will sit above or below that depending on land size, condition, position and what comparable homes nearby have sold for recently. For a figure specific to your property, request a free property appraisal from a local agent using the form on this page.
- Is South Mackay a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in South Mackay is 8.3%: the median weekly house rent is $680 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $425,000 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for South Mackay: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether South Mackay is a good investment for you depends on the price you pay, your loan and holding costs, vacancy and your tax position. These are published market figures, not financial advice.
- What is the South Mackay postcode?
- South Mackay is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is South Mackay?
- South Mackay is a suburb in the Mackay Regional Council area, QLD 4740.
- What is the average rent in South Mackay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $680, for units it's $500.
- What schools are in South Mackay?
- There are 20 schools serving South Mackay on this page, including St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Mackay State High School, Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School.
- How walkable is South Mackay?
- South Mackay has a Walk Score of 4 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near South Mackay?
- South Mackay is close to Mackay South, East Mackay, Mackay East, Mackay, West Mackay.
- What is the population of South Mackay?
- The population of South Mackay is approximately 6,918 (2021 Census). The median age is 39.
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Sources. House and unit medians from the NSW Valuer General, Land Victoria, the SA Government and the ABS; rents from the state rental bond authorities. Census from the ABS (2021), climate from the Bureau of Meteorology, hazard from Geoscience Australia, schools from ACARA and crime from state police open data. Each figure carries its source and date. How we source data
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