East Mackay vs South Mackay
The verdict
East Mackay is closer to the coast (350 m vs 1.5 km).
Scores
East MackaySouth Mackay
| East Mackay | South Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 42 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 40 | 37 |
| Liveability | 88 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| East Mackay | South Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,725 | 6,918 |
| Median age | 42 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,718 | $1,477 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.6% | 19.7% |
| Born in Australia | 76.9% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Growth: East Mackay — · South Mackay —
Property
| East Mackay | South Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | Data not available | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | Data not available | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| East Mackay | South Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 752 | 737 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 349 | 332 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,967 | 6,967 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| East Mackay | South Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 1 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 930 | 994 |
See the full school list on each profile: East Mackay · South Mackay
Transport
| East Mackay | South Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 0 | 0 |
| Train stations | 0 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 0 | 0 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Nearest train station (km) | 661.3 km | 661.1 km |
Liveability
| East Mackay | South Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 30.0°C | 30.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 23.0°C | 23.0°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 1,550 | 1,550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 2 |
| Parks | 26 | 47 |
| Playgrounds | 6 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 350 m | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 802.1 km | 801.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 470 m | 1.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 4.7 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| East Mackay | South Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,725 | 6,918 |
| Estimated 2025 | 3,754 | 7,190 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.19% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which is safer, East Mackay or South Mackay?
South Mackay has the higher residential safety score (East Mackay 76/100 vs South Mackay 77/100).
Which has better schools, East Mackay or South Mackay?
South Mackay has a higher average school ICSEA (East Mackay 930 vs South Mackay 994; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, East Mackay or South Mackay?
East Mackay and South Mackay have similar transport scores.
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