Mackay
QLD 4740 • Rest of QLD
About Mackay
Mackay is the central urban suburb of Mackay city, a major regional centre in tropical North Queensland situated approximately 970 kilometres north of Brisbane on the Pioneer River and Coral Sea coastline. The suburb — which forms the commercial heart of the broader Mackay Regional Council area — has a population of 4,026, with a notably male-skewed demographic (2,163 males vs 1,864 females) reflecting the influence of the local sugar industry and coal and mining service sector. The median age of 38 and median household income of ,239 per week are broadly in line with regional Queensland averages, though the inner-city area supports a diverse mix of renters, workers, and long-term residents.
Mackay city centre offers a full range of urban amenities including the Caneland Central shopping centre, the Mackay Marina, the Pioneer River waterfront, and a variety of dining, entertainment, and professional services. The suburb has a significant Filipino-born community (241 residents born in the Philippines) as well as a notable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander population (310 people, 7.7%). Mackay Airport provides regular flights to Brisbane, Cairns, and other Queensland destinations, and the area benefits from ongoing investment driven by Bowen Basin coal logistics and port activity. The inner suburb is compact and walkable by regional city standards, with most services accessible on foot or by short drive.
Mackay falls under postcode 4740 and is governed by Mackay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mackay electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Mackay Transit Routes 1-6 — Mackay CBD and suburban areas 10-25 min within city
Commute to Mackay CBD
🛣️ Mackay Airport is 3 km south with flights to Brisbane (1.5 hrs); Bruce Highway provides north-south road connection
The inner-city precinct is walkable with shops, services, and the waterfront accessible on foot, though outer suburbs require a car
Supermarkets Nearby
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Coles245 Bridge Road West Mackay 4740 QLD
Schools
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Grasstree Beach Road
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20 Nadarmi Drive
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1 Main Street
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2-12 Celeber Drive
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Nadina Street
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Cnr Holts Road and Carl Murray Drive
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63 Mansfield Drive
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13 Chelona School Access Road
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Hill End Road
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Norris Road
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1312 Bruce Highway
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Eimeo Road
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1181 Homebush Road
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Alfred Street
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Baxter Drive
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Baxter Drive
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17 Ambrose Way
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9 Quarry Street
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42 Juliet Street
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Bridge Road
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Fernleigh Avenue
Housing 2021 Census
180 state housing + 20 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Philippines 241
- 2. New Zealand 117
- 3. India 99
- 4. England 73
- 5. China 36
- 6. Thailand 32
- 7. Nepal 29
- 8. Malaysia 26
- 9. South Africa 19
- 10. Vietnam 19
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)