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North Mackay

QLD 4740 · Mackay

6,194 (2021) → 6,269 est. (2025)

45
Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

6,194
Population
Limited sales data
Median price
76
Safety score
0
Transport score

North Mackay is a suburb in Mackay, QLD 4740, about 806km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in North Mackay are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 6 schools, a transport score of 0/100, and is a short drive from the coast. North Mackay has an overall score of 45/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 76/100.

806.2 km
To Brisbane CBD
4.0 km
To coast
$650/wk
Median rent (house)
665.4 km
To nearest station
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Demographics

6,194
Population
40
Median age
2.2
Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,375
vs NSW median-25.7%
Median taxable income (individual)$68,683/yr
vs national median ($59,576)↑ +15%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 4740 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher21.4%
Born in Australia79.7%
Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse1,933 / 367 / 184

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (2.13%), Philippines (1.97%), England (1.6%), South Africa (1.03%), India (0.76%)

Top languages: Tagalog (0.89%), Filipino (0.63%), Afrikaans (0.58%), Mandarin (0.4%), Gujarati (0.32%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Property

Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:

Median rent — house / unit$650 / $450 wk

Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026

Residential Safety

76
Residential

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Mackay local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

46
Break & enter dwelling743/100k
9
Steal from dwelling145/100k
21
Motor vehicle theft339/100k
—
Domestic assaultNot reported
2
Robbery32/100k
83
Non-domestic assault1,340/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 562 (all categories, latest year)9,065 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

44

Reasonable school mix

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of schools, though the strongest options may require some travel.

33
Within 10km6 in suburb
3
Govt (suburb)
1
Catholic (suburb)
2
Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 966 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

  • St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1016
  • Mackay Christian CollegeCombined · IndependentICSEA 1000
  • Mackay North State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 958
  • Fitzgerald State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 955
  • Mackay North State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 933
  • Mackay Christian College - Providence Junior CampusPrimary · Independent

Nearby (within 10km)

  • St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.1kmICSEA 1009
  • Whitsunday Anglican SchoolCombined · Independent · 2.4kmICSEA 1102
  • Pioneer State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.7kmICSEA 875
  • Mackay Central State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 908
  • Holy Spirit CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.8kmICSEA 1023
  • Carlisle Adventist CollegeCombined · Independent · 2.8kmICSEA 990
  • Emmanuel Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1025
  • Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance SchoolSecondary · Independent · 3kmICSEA 811
  • Mackay District Special SchoolCombined · Government · 3.1kmICSEA 949
  • Beaconsfield State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.2kmICSEA 924
  • Victoria Park State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.3kmICSEA 927
  • Glenella State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.5kmICSEA 977

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

0
CBD commute (est.)Data not available
Nearest train stationGympie North station (665.4 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate4.9% · vs QLD avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance
14.7%
Retail Trade
10.0%
Mining
8.7%
Construction
8.7%
Education & Training
7.5%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

30.0°C
Summer max
23.0°C
Winter max
1,550mm
Rainfall/yr
7.5h
Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

101 in suburbSupermarkets
43 in suburbCafes/Rest.
5836 in suburbParks
75 in suburbPlaygrounds
103 in suburbPools
165 in suburbGyms
11 in suburbDog parks
172 in suburbGPs
100 in suburbPharmacies
21 in suburbChildcare
20 in suburbLibraries
2911 in suburbSports fields
3Vets

In this suburb

2Public toilets
Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)
Nearest beachHarbour Beach (4.2 km)
Nearest hospitalMackay Base Hosiptal (4.1 km)
Nearest vet2.0 km
Nearest airportMackay (5.8 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

44

Decent access

Around the national average — a reasonable mix of fitness facilities, with more variety a short drive away.

16
Gyms
14
Leisure centres
0
Public pools
29
Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

78

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

58
Parks
2
Nature reserves
54
Bike paths
1
Hiking trails
1
Dog parks
0
Picnic areas
3
Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

62

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

2
Theatres
2
Cinemas
0
Museums
2
Galleries
2
Libraries
1
Arts centres
11
Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

29

Quiet area

Pretty light on licensed venues. Good for peace and quiet; less so for spontaneous nights out.

2
Licensed venues (within 2km)
0.32
Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Childcare

82

Outstanding childcare access

Top 20% nationally for childcare service density and quality — an excellent suburb for families with young children.

3
Long Day Care
3
Preschool / Kinder
5
OSHC
Total services10
Exceeding NQS or above0 of 10 rated
Services per 1,000 residents1.61

View childcare centres on the map →

Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026

Aged Care

1
Services
1
Aged care homes
63
Residential places

Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.

Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings

Places of Worship

14
Christian7 in suburb
Total within 3km14
In this suburb7

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Nearby suburbs in Mackay

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Frequently asked questions about North Mackay

Is North Mackay safe?

North Mackay has a residential safety score of 76/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,065 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is North Mackay from Brisbane CBD?

North Mackay is about 806.2 km from Brisbane CBD.

What schools are in North Mackay?

North Mackay has 6 schools, with an average ICSEA of 972 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in North Mackay?

North Mackay has a transport score of 0/100.

Data sources: ABS Census 2021 & ERP, NSW Valuer General, BOCSAR, TfNSW, ACARA, Bureau of Meteorology, OpenStreetMap, NSW DPHI. Data refreshed quarterly.

Data shown is from public sources and may not reflect current conditions. How we calculate scores.