South Mackay, QLD 4740 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
South Mackay is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4740, home to 6,918 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
- 6,918
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $1,477 /week
- Median personal income
- $791 /week
- Median family income
- $2,020 /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
- $290 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 20%
Schools
- Mercy College (Mackay)
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Mackay South)
- Mackay State High School
- Victoria Park State School
- Kutta Mulla Gorinna Special Assistance School (Mackay)
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 7 cafés
- 38 restaurants
- 15 pubs and bars
- 235 parks and reserves
- 25 gyms and fitness centres
- 2 libraries
- 7 supermarkets
- 13 playgrounds
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Fibre to the Premises serves 100.0% of the 3,650 resolvable premises in South 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 South Mackay?
South Mackay (QLD 4740) had 6,918 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Mackay local government area.
What is the median rent in South Mackay?
The median advertised rent in South Mackay is $290/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in South Mackay?
Yes — 5 schools are listed within or near South Mackay covering catholic, government, independent sectors. Nearest include: Mercy College (Mackay) (0.9 km), St Mary's Catholic Primary School (Mackay South) (1 km), Mackay State High School (1.6 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in South Mackay?
South 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 South 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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