North Mackay, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
North Mackay is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 6,194 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
- 6,194
- Median age
- 40 years
- Median household income
- $1,375 /week
- Median personal income
- $786 /week
- Median family income
- $1,828 /week
- Average household size
- 2.2
- 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
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,448
- Rent share of household income
- 22%
Schools
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (North Mackay)
- Mackay North State School
- Mackay Christian College (Quarry St, North Mackay)
- Mackay North State High School
- Fitzgerald State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 5 cafés
- 42 restaurants
- 17 pubs and bars
- 191 parks and reserves
- 26 gyms and fitness centres
- 3 libraries
- 11 supermarkets
- 12 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Node serves 70.1% of the 3,633 resolvable premises in North Mackay. 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: 29.6%
- Fibre to the Node: 70.1%
- Fixed Wireless: 0.3%
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 North Mackay?
North Mackay (QLD 4740) had 6,194 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 40. It sits within the Mackay local government area.
What is the median rent in North Mackay?
The median advertised rent in North Mackay is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in North Mackay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near North Mackay covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (North Mackay) (0.3 km), Mackay North State School (0.5 km), Mackay Christian College (Quarry St, North Mackay) (0.8 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in North Mackay?
North Mackay is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (70.1% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is North 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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