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East Mackay

QLD 4740 • Rest of QLD

3,725
Population (2021)
$47,632
Median Income
3.65 km²
Area
1m
Elevation
CoastalEstablishedAffordable LivingFamily-Friendly

About East Mackay

East Mackay is a coastal suburb located just 2 kilometres southeast of the Mackay CBD in tropical North Queensland. With a population of around 3,700, it sits on flat, low-lying land bounded by the Pioneer River to the north and the Coral Sea to the east. The suburb has a relaxed, established character with a mix of older Queenslander homes and modern dwellings, attracting residents who value proximity to both the city centre and the coast.

Life in East Mackay centres around outdoor living and coastal recreation. Town Beach (Iluka Beach) and Illawong Beach offer swimming at high tide, while the Sandfly Creek Environmental Reserve provides walking trails through mangrove wetlands popular with birdwatchers. The suburb is within easy cycling distance of Mackay's shopping precincts, cafes, and restaurants, and has multiple schools within a 3-kilometre radius. East Mackay appeals to young families, professionals, and retirees seeking an affordable coastal lifestyle close to all amenities.

East Mackay falls under postcode 4740 and is governed by Mackay Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mackay electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4740
Urban Area
Mackay
LGA
Mackay
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Mackay
Type
Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-21.15°, 149.20°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
3.65 km²
Elevation
1m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Mackay Transit Route 1 — Mackay CBD via South Mackay 5-10 min
  • Mackay Transit Route 4 — Mackay CBD, North Mackay 10-15 min

Commute to Mackay CBD

Distance
2 km
By Bus
5-10 min
By Car (Peak)
5 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 min

🛣️ No passenger rail in Mackay urban area. Mackay station (long-distance Queensland Rail) is 3km away. Most residents drive or cycle to the CBD.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Flat terrain makes walking and cycling easy; CBD and beaches are within walking distance

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing Costs 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$320
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,625
Avg Household Size
2.3 people
Median Age
42 years

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,564
Census 2021
3,725
▲ 4.5% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$36,868
Income 2021
$47,632
▲ 29.2% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,863
Born Overseas 492

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. New Zealand 80
  • 2. Philippines 68
  • 3. England 65
  • 4. South Africa 36
  • 5. India 29
  • 6. Netherlands 15
  • 7. Canada 13
  • 8. China 10
  • 9. Ireland 10
  • 10. Nepal 10
  • 11. Fiji 9
  • 12. Italy 9
  • 13. Japan 9
  • 14. United States 9
  • 15. South Korea 8

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,480
Australian 1,177
Irish 483
Scottish 428
German 232
Italian 147
Australian Aboriginal 143
Filipino 85
Maltese 74
Dutch 68

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,327
Both parents born in Australia
600
Both parents born overseas
382
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
49.4%
No Religion
36.6%
Hinduism
0.8%
Buddhism
0.6%
Sikhism
0.2%
Islam
0.2%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
186 (5.0%)
5-14 years
459 (12.3%)
15-19 years
223 (6.0%)
20-24 years
213 (5.7%)
25-34 years
452 (12.1%)
35-44 years
419 (11.2%)
45-54 years
533 (14.3%)
55-64 years
490 (13.2%)
65-74 years
369 (9.9%)
75-84 years
214 (5.7%)
85+ years
172 (4.6%)

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