West Mackay, QLD 4740
Mackay Regional CouncilAll suburbs in postcode 4740
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Median house price
$458,500
ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024
An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in West Mackay itself.
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West Mackay at a glance
- Median unit
- $325,000
- Weekly rent
- $700
- Houses · units $550
- Population
- 6,536
- Median age 42
Prices: ABS statistical area (SA2) median · 2024 · Rent: Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026 · Population: 2021 Census
House prices in West Mackay
Across the ABS statistical area that takes in West Mackay, houses changed hands at $458,500 in 2024, well below the Queensland median. An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in West Mackay itself. Units come in around $325,000, roughly 29% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $92,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps West 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 West Mackay
West Mackay (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland. The median house here is $458,500, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
West Mackay has roughly 6,536 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
What it’s like to live here
West Mackay scores 16/100 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 12°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1,487 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 7 government primary, 2 government secondary, 7 Catholic, 4 independent.
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Location
Walkability
- Walk
- 16/100
- 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 West Mackay's population at 6,536, with a median age of 42. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (62% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (63% family households, 33% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
- Family households
- 63%
- Lone person
- 33%
- Owner occupied
- 62%
- Renter occupied
- 34%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Investment overview
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 7.94% (median rent $700/wk against a $458,500 price tag). Units yield 8.80% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% 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
- 7.94%
- On the $458,500 median
- Gross yield, unitsSource: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024
- 8.80%
- On the $325,000 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
- 1,487 mm
- Hottest month, avg max
- 31.0°C
- Coldest month, avg min
- 12.3°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 West Mackay
- What is the median house price in West Mackay?
- The median house price for the ABS statistical area (SA2) that takes in West Mackay, QLD 4740 is $458,500 (2024). An SA2 can take in surrounding localities, so this can differ from sales in West Mackay itself. The median unit price is $325,000.
- How much is my house worth in West Mackay?
- A useful starting point is the West Mackay median house price of $458,500 (units $325,000). 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 West Mackay a good investment?
- On the published figures, the gross rental yield on houses in West Mackay is 7.9%: the median weekly house rent is $700 (Queensland RTA bond data, June 2026) against the ABS statistical area (SA2) median house price of $458,500 (ABS, 2024), which can take in surrounding localities. No 12-month price change is published for West Mackay: the ABS figures we hold do not measure one. Whether West 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 West Mackay postcode?
- West Mackay is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
- Where is West Mackay?
- West Mackay is a suburb in the Mackay Regional Council area, QLD 4740.
- What is the average rent in West Mackay?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $700, for units it's $550.
- What schools are in West Mackay?
- There are 20 schools serving West Mackay on this page, including St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School, Mackay West State School, Mackay State High School.
- How walkable is West Mackay?
- West Mackay has a Walk Score of 16 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 100.
- What suburbs are near West Mackay?
- West Mackay is close to Mackay West, Mackay Caneland, Caneland, Timberlands, Mackay.
- What is the population of West Mackay?
- The population of West Mackay is approximately 6,536 (2021 Census). The median age is 42.
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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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