Foulden vs Mackay
The verdict
Mackay rates higher for liveability (98 vs 64). Mackay is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 6.1 km).
Scores
FouldenMackay
| Foulden | Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 29 | 46 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 21 | 39 |
| Liveability | 64 | 98 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Foulden | Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 9 | 4,026 |
| Median age | 45 | 38 |
| Median household income (wk) | $4,250 | $1,239 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 0.0% | 24.3% |
| Born in Australia | 100.0% | 59.4% |
| Avg household size | 3.5 | 1.9 |
Growth: Foulden — · Mackay —
Property
| Foulden | 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 | Data not available |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Foulden | Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | — |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 0 | 745 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 0 | 348 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,967 | 6,967 |
Mackay is a commercial/transport hub — total figures include visitors and workers, not just residents.
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Foulden | Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 3 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 1 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 904 |
Transport
| Foulden | 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) | 665.6 km | 663.2 km |
Liveability
| Foulden | 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 | 5 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 23 |
| Parks | 0 | 22 |
| Playgrounds | Data not available | 3 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 4 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.1 km | 2.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 806.2 km | 803.9 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 2.5 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 1.3 km | 2.8 km |
Population & growth
| Foulden | Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 9 | 4,026 |
| Estimated 2025 | 9 | 4,100 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.00% | 0.46% |
Common questions
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