Mackay vs South Mackay
The verdict
Mackay rates higher for liveability (98 vs 87).
Scores
MackaySouth Mackay
| Mackay | South Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 42 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 37 |
| Liveability | 98 | 87 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mackay | South Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,026 | 6,918 |
| Median age | 38 | 39 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,239 | $1,477 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.3% | 19.7% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 77.3% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Mackay — · South Mackay —
Property
| 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
| Mackay | South Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 745 | 737 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 348 | 332 |
| 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
| Mackay | South Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 904 | 994 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mackay · South Mackay
Transport
| 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) | 663.2 km | 661.1 km |
Liveability
| 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 2 |
| Parks | 22 | 47 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 2 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 1.5 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 803.9 km | 801.8 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.5 km | 1.7 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 3.5 km |
Population & growth
| Mackay | South Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,026 | 6,918 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,100 | 7,190 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.46% | 0.97% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Mackay or South Mackay?
South Mackay has a higher average school ICSEA (Mackay 904 vs South Mackay 994; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mackay or South Mackay?
Mackay and South Mackay have similar transport scores.
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