East Mackay, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
East Mackay is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 3,725 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mackay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 791 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 3,725
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $1,718 /week
- Median personal income
- $916 /week
- Median family income
- $2,205 /week
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.8
- Local government area
- Mackay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dawson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $320 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,625
- Rent share of household income
- 19%
Schools
- Victoria Park State School
- Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School (Mackay)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Mackay South)
- Mercy College (Mackay)
- Mackay Central State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 6 cafés
- 35 restaurants
- 16 pubs and bars
- 193 parks and reserves
- 26 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 5 supermarkets
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 2,010 resolvable premises in East Mackay. Most premises here have a fibre cable running directly into the property — the fastest and most reliable NBN option, with plans available up to NBN 1000.
- Fibre to the Premises: 100.0%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 14,288 across the Mackay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 5,968 theft, 2,084 drug offences, 1,935 violent offences.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of East Mackay?
East Mackay (QLD 4740) had 3,725 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 42. It sits within the Mackay local government area.
What is the median rent in East Mackay?
The median advertised rent in East Mackay is $320/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in East Mackay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near East Mackay covering government, independent, catholic sectors. Nearest include: Victoria Park State School (0.7 km), Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School (Mackay) (1.5 km), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Mackay South) (1.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in East Mackay?
East Mackay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Premises (100% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is East Mackay?
Across the surrounding area, 14,288 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,968), drug offences (2,084), violent (1,935). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
Sources & methodology
Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.
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