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West Mackay

QLD 4740 • Rest of QLD

6,536
Population (2021)
$43,576
Median Income
5.93 km²
Area
11m
Elevation

About West Mackay

West Mackay is an accessible, family-friendly suburb in Queensland, located within the Mackay (Regional Council) area. With a population of 6,536 and a median income of $43,576, the suburb attracts families, first-home buyers, and a diverse multicultural community. Covering 5.93 km² at an elevation of 11m, it offers a comfortable living environment in the Rest of QLD.

The suburb features local amenities, community facilities, and a friendly neighbourhood atmosphere. Residents appreciate the balance of convenience and comfort that West Mackay provides. The area continues to develop while maintaining its welcoming community spirit.

West 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
Mackay
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Mackay
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-21.15°, 149.16°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
5.93 km²
Elevation
11m

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

  • Coles
    245 Bridge Road West Mackay 4740 QLD

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,595
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
6,210
Census 2021
6,536
▲ 5.2% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$35,828
Income 2021
$43,576
▲ 21.6% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 5,009
Born Overseas 941

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. Philippines 266
  • 2. New Zealand 121
  • 3. England 101
  • 4. India 59
  • 5. Malta 35
  • 6. South Africa 32
  • 7. Canada 21
  • 8. Fiji 21
  • 9. Italy 20
  • 10. Zimbabwe 20
  • 11. China 16
  • 12. Ireland 15
  • 13. United States 14
  • 14. Myanmar 13
  • 15. Netherlands 13

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 2,404
Australian 2,360
Irish 755
Scottish 661
German 349
Filipino 307
Maltese 265
Italian 242
Australian Aboriginal 206
Indian 84

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

4,097
Both parents born in Australia
1,192
Both parents born overseas
592
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
57.1%
No Religion
30.6%
Hinduism
0.7%
Buddhism
0.7%
Islam
0.3%
Sikhism
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
343 (5.2%)
5-14 years
757 (11.6%)
15-19 years
317 (4.9%)
20-24 years
415 (6.3%)
25-34 years
785 (12.0%)
35-44 years
849 (13.0%)
45-54 years
862 (13.2%)
55-64 years
806 (12.3%)
65-74 years
633 (9.7%)
75-84 years
431 (6.6%)
85+ years
350 (5.4%)

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