South Mackay at a glance
Median house
$425,000
Median unit
$290,000
Walk score
4
Very car dependent
Population
6,918
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about South Mackay.
The postcode for South Mackay is 4740 (QLD).
The median house price in South Mackay is $425,000.
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.
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Day to day
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.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
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.
Population
6,918
Median age
39
Family households
63%
Lone person
34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $425,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. 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.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$425,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $290,000.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$650/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$500/wk
Owner occupied
59%
Renter occupied
38%
At a deeper level
$425,000
$290,000
6,918
Median age: 39
Rental data as of March 2026· rental-qld
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 7.95% (median rent $650/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 (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.95%
Based on $425,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20248.97%
Based on $290,000 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 202659%
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.
4
0
100
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in South Mackay.
Local schools for South Mackay
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mackay State High School
Mackay Central State School
Victoria Park State School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About South Mackay.
- What is the median house price in South Mackay?
- The median house price in South Mackay, QLD 4740 is $425,000. The median unit price is $290,000.
- 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 regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4740, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in South Mackay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $650, 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, Mackay Bc, East Mackay, Mackay East, 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 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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