Mackay Harbour, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mackay Harbour is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 686 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Mackay local government area (Outer Regional Australia) and roughly 791 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 686
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $2,079 /week
- Median personal income
- $1,074 /week
- Median family income
- $2,469 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Mackay
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
- Remoteness classification
- Outer Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Dawson
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $500 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $2,167
- Rent share of household income
- 24%
Schools
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (North Mackay)
- Mackay Christian College (Quarry St, North Mackay)
- Mackay North State School
- Slade Point State School
- Andergrove State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 1 café
- 3 restaurants
- 95 parks and reserves
- 2 gyms and fitness centres
- 1 supermarket
- 4 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 69.9% of the 611 resolvable premises in Mackay Harbour. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.
- Fibre to the Premises: 16.0%
- Fibre to the Node: 69.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 14.1%
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 Mackay Harbour?
Mackay Harbour (QLD 4740) had 686 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 50. It sits within the Mackay local government area.
What is the median rent in Mackay Harbour?
The median advertised rent in Mackay Harbour is $500/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mackay Harbour?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near Mackay Harbour covering catholic, independent, government sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (North Mackay) (3.6 km), Mackay Christian College (Quarry St, North Mackay) (3.8 km), Mackay North State School (3.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mackay Harbour?
Mackay Harbour is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (69.9% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mackay Harbour?
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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