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North Mackay

QLD 4740 • Rest of QLD

6,194
Population (2021)
$40,872
Median Income
7.13 km²
Area
$300/wk
Median Rent
Family-FriendlyAffordableMining RegionTropicalUrban

About North Mackay

North Mackay is a well-established residential suburb located just 3 kilometres north of Mackay's city centre in Central Queensland. With a population of around 6,200, it offers a suburban lifestyle with easy access to the city's amenities and employment opportunities in the mining and agricultural sectors. The suburb features a mix of older Queenslander-style homes and modern housing.

Residents enjoy proximity to Mackay CBD, beaches, and the Pioneer Valley. The suburb has good schools, parks, and local shopping options, with Caneland Central shopping centre nearby. North Mackay appeals to families and workers in the resources sector seeking affordable housing close to the city while maintaining a relaxed tropical Queensland lifestyle.

North Mackay falls under postcode 4740 and is governed by Mackay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mackay electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4740
Urban Area
Mackay
LGA / Council
Mackay
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Mackay
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-21.12°, 149.18°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
7.13 km²
Elevation
7m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Route 1 — Mackay CBD, Caneland Central 10 min
  • Route 2 — Northern Beaches 15 min
  • Greyhound — Brisbane, Townsville Long-distance

Commute to Mackay CBD

Distance
3 km
By Bus
10 min
By Car (Peak)
8 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 min

🛣️ No passenger rail; Mackay Transit Coaches provides local bus services

Walkability Car-Dependent

Some local amenities walkable; car preferred for most trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$300
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,448
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
40 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
5.3%

120 state housing + 14 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
5,933
Census 2021
6,194
▲ 4.4% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$31,356
Income 2021
$40,872
▲ 30.3% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 4,939
Born Overseas 758

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 132
  • 2. Philippines 122
  • 3. England 99
  • 4. South Africa 64
  • 5. India 47
  • 6. Zimbabwe 23
  • 7. Malta 17
  • 8. Scotland 16
  • 9. Thailand 16
  • 10. China 14

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,494
Australian 2,203
Scottish 711
Irish 698
German 389
Australian Aboriginal 375
Italian 179
Filipino 155
Maltese 150
Dutch 79

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,001
Both parents born in Australia
935
Both parents born overseas
690
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
50.2%
No Religion
37.5%
Buddhism
0.8%
Hinduism
0.6%
Islam
0.4%
Sikhism
0.2%
Judaism
0.1%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
355 (5.7%)
5-14 years
705 (11.4%)
15-19 years
316 (5.1%)
20-24 years
408 (6.6%)
25-34 years
897 (14.5%)
35-44 years
770 (12.4%)
45-54 years
754 (12.2%)
55-64 years
767 (12.4%)
65-74 years
570 (9.2%)
75-84 years
433 (7.0%)
85+ years
221 (3.6%)

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