Mount Pleasant (Mackay) vs North Mackay
The verdict
Mount Pleasant (Mackay) rates higher for education (43 vs 37). North Mackay rates higher for liveability (96 vs 76). North Mackay is closer to the coast (4.0 km vs 6.0 km).
Scores
| Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | North Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 45 |
| Transport | 0 | 0 |
| Education | 43 | 37 |
| Liveability | 76 | 96 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | North Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,694 | 6,194 |
| Median age | 41 | 40 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,686 | $1,375 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 28.5% | 21.4% |
| Born in Australia | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Avg household size | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Growth: Mount Pleasant (Mackay) — · North Mackay —
Property
| Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | North 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) | $730 | $650 |
| Rental yield (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | North Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 76 | 76 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 746 | 743 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 341 | 339 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 6,967 | 6,967 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | North Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 3 | 6 |
| Government | 1 | 3 |
| Independent | 0 | 2 |
| Average ICSEA | 1,019 | 976 |
See the full school list on each profile: Mount Pleasant (Mackay) · North Mackay
Transport
| Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | North 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) | 666.8 km | 665.4 km |
Liveability
| Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | North 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 | 2 | 1 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 1 | 3 |
| Parks | 20 | 36 |
| Playgrounds | 2 | 5 |
| Swimming pools | 1 | 3 |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 2 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 6.0 km | 4.0 km |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 807.5 km | 806.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 6.1 km | 4.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 3.3 km | 4.1 km |
Population & growth
| Mount Pleasant (Mackay) | North Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 4,694 | 6,194 |
| Estimated 2025 | 4,851 | 6,269 |
| Projected 2041 | Data not available | Data not available |
| Annual growth rate | 0.83% | 0.30% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Mount Pleasant (Mackay) or North Mackay?
Mount Pleasant (Mackay) and North Mackay have similar residential safety scores (76 and 76/100).
Which has better schools, Mount Pleasant (Mackay) or North Mackay?
Mount Pleasant (Mackay) has a higher average school ICSEA (Mount Pleasant (Mackay) 1019 vs North Mackay 976; national average 1000).
Which has better public transport, Mount Pleasant (Mackay) or North Mackay?
Mount Pleasant (Mackay) and North Mackay have similar transport scores.
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