Mackay

QLD

Mackay is a growing suburb in QLD with 4,154 residents.

SA2 code: 312021346
State: QLD

Population

4,154

Estimated 2025

5-Year Growth

+3.5%

3yr: +0.9% · 10yr: +8.7%

5-year growth

Median Rent

$270/wk

Census 2021

Median Income

$1,239/wk

Household, Census 2021

Population over time — Mackay (SA2)

ABS publishes annual estimates only at SA2 level, not at suburb level.

Growth at a Glance

3yr: +0.9%5yr: +3.5%10yr: +8.7%Total: +22.3%

Population grew from 3,397 to 4,154 over 24 years, averaging 0.8% per year.

Profile

Census snapshot

ABS · 2021

Housing

Public housing 11.1%

Mostly townhouses (47.2%), rental-heavy (67.8% renting), built for families (48% are 2 bed).

Dwelling mix

Houses 29%

Townhouses 47%

Apartments 24%

423 houses691 townhouses349 apartments

Tenure

Owned 17%

Mortgage 15%

Renting 68%

Number of bedrooms

1 bed

224 (14.5%)

2 bed

748 (48.3%)

3 bed

437 (28.2%)

4 bed

91 (5.9%)

5 bed

35 (2.3%)

6+ bed

13 (0.8%)

Mackay

Population over time — Mackay (SA2)

Growth at a Glance

Census snapshot

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