Mackay vs West Mackay
The verdict
Mackay rates higher for liveability (98 vs 91). Mackay is closer to the coast (2.5 km vs 4.0 km).
Scores
MackayWest Mackay
| Mackay | West Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 44 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 39 | 42 |
| Liveability | 98 | 91 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mackay | West Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,026 | 6,536 |
| Median age | 38 | 42 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,239 | $1,696 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 24.3% | 26.8% |
| Born in Australia | 59.4% | 76.6% |
| Avg household size | 1.9 | 2.3 |
Growth: Mackay — · West Mackay —
Property
| Mackay | West 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 | West Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | — | 77 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 745 | 734 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 348 | 337 |
| 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 | West Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 1 | 1 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | 904 | 1,010 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mackay · West Mackay
Transport
| Mackay | West 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 | 663.4 km |
Liveability
| Mackay | West 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 | 2 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 23 | 3 |
| Parks | 22 | 26 |
| Playgrounds | 3 | 4 |
| Swimming pools | 5 | 5 |
| Medical GPs | 4 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 2.5 km | 4.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 803.9 km | 804.1 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 2.5 km | 4.0 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 2.8 km | 920 m |
Population & growth
| Mackay | West Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,026 | 6,536 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,100 | 6,550 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.46% | 0.05% |
Common questions
Which has better schools, Mackay or West Mackay?
West Mackay has a higher average school ICSEA (Mackay 904 vs West Mackay 1010; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mackay or West Mackay?
Mackay and West Mackay have similar transport scores.
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