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East Mackay, Australia

Queensland · Australia

East Mackay is a small town in Queensland, Australia with a population of 3,523. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,523 Population 12/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
67.4 in Annual Rain
Australia / Brisbane Timezone
$30,961 Median Income
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$30,961 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

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About East Mackay

East Mackay is a coastal suburb of Mackay in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2021 census, East Mackay had a population of 3,725 people.

People

Population3,523
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density12/mi²

Economy

B
Median Income$30,961
Per Capita$30,961
Unemployment3.7%

Housing

B
Home Value$180,200
Rent$901
Ownership61.5%
Housing Units1,409

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain67.4 in/yr
Sunny Days336/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population3,523
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates-21.1498°, 149.1964°
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane
Country🇦🇺 Australia
State / ProvinceQueensland
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation67.4 inches (1,712 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)
Median Household Income$30,961
Median Age42.0 years

About East Mackay

East Mackay is a small town in Australia (Queensland) with a population of 3,523. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is Australia/Brisbane.

East Mackay has a population of 3,523 with a density of 12 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9.

Population

3,523
Total Population
12
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above Australia avg
297.0mi²
Land Area

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages 100.0%

Social Characteristics

East Mackay vs Australia Average

The median household income in East Mackay is $30,961, which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,961 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $595, 58% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 335 business establishments.

Income: East Mackay vs Australia

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Income

Median HH Income$30,961
59% below Australia avg
Per Capita Income$30,961
Avg Weekly Wage$595

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above Australia avg
Establishments (County)335

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

The median home value in East Mackay is $180,200, 36% below the national median of $281,900. Monthly rent averages $901 (23% below the national average of $1,163). 61.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 1,409 total housing units in the city. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, above the traditionally affordable threshold of 3-4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$180,200
36% below Australia avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$901
23% below Australia avg

Ownership & Property

Homeownership61.5%
Owner-Occupied61.5%
Renter-Occupied38.5%
Housing Units1,409

Property Tax

Climate in East Mackay

East Mackay has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jan (27.2°C), the coldest is Jul (17.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1510 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 24° / 30.5° 264.2
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.1° 321.4
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 22.7° / 29° 254.3
Apr 23.7°C / 75°F 20.5° / 26.9° 139.2
May 21°C / 70°F 17.5° / 24.4° 95.7
Jun 18.6°C / 65°F 14.9° / 22.2° 56.9
Jul 17.7°C / 64°F 13.7° / 21.7° 31.6
Aug 18.7°C / 66°F 14.4° / 23° 32.4
Sep 21.5°C / 71°F 17.2° / 25.9° 23.0
Oct 24°C / 75°F 19.9° / 28.1° 30.3
Nov 25.8°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.7° 92.0
Dec 27°C / 81°F 23.3° / 30.7° 169.3
East Mackay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 336 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average70.2°F
30% above Australia avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days336 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area297.0 sq mi (769.3 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates-21.1498°N, 149.1964°W
TimezoneAustralia/Brisbane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.4"
77% above Australia avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Feb) 12.95"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.6 on Apr 12, 2002.

Apr 12, 2002 35 km NNW of Moranbah, Australia M3.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Debbie (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Debbie Category 4 110 km
2015 Marcia Category 4 135 km
2010 Ului Category 1 108 km
2009 Hamish Category 4 186 km
1996 Celeste Category 1 173 km
1989 Aivu Category 3 249 km
1983 Elinor Category 1 167 km
1980 Simon Category 3 203 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 11.1 in
February 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in Warmest, Wettest
March 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
April 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
May 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in Coldest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
September 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest
October 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in

East Mackay has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 63°F in July to 80°F in February. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (13.0") and September the driest (0.7").

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Schools in East Mackay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Victoria Park State School
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Radio Stations near East Mackay

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
4MK 1026 AM Mackay mackay, oldies AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in East Mackay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dudley Denny City Library0.0
Gordon White Library0.0
Walkerston Library0.0

Farmers Markets in East Mackay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Victoria Street Markets

Hotels in East Mackay

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mackay Oceanside Central Apartment Hotel

Monuments in East Mackay

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Siege of Torbuk Memorial

Airports Near East Mackay

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mackay AirportMKYMedium Airport
Proserpine Whitsunday Coast AirportPPPMedium Airport
Brampton Island AirportBMPSmall Airport
KESWICK ISLAND AIRSTRIPSmall Airport
Lakeside AirparkSmall Airport
Lindeman Island AirportLDCSmall Airport
Midge PointSmall Airport
Nebo AirstripSmall Airport
Palmyra AirstripSmall Airport
temple island airstripSmall Airport
Tierawoomba Homestead AirportSmall Airport
Turtle Park AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in East Mackay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
C3 Church Mackay

Quick Facts

Timezone
Australia/Brisbane

🇦🇺 About Australia

Capital Canberra
Population 24,992,369
Area 7,686,850 km²
GDP (USD) $1,734,451,264,656
GDP per capita $65,058
HDI 0.946
Life expectancy 83.1 years
Internet users 97.1%
Urban population 87.5%
Currency AUD (Dollar)
Languages English
Calling code +61
TLD .au
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Australia

25 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Jan 26 Australia Day Australia Day
Mar 2 Labour Day Labour Day
Mar 9 Adelaide Cup Day Adelaide Cup Day
Mar 9 Canberra Day Canberra Day
Mar 9 Eight Hours Day Eight Hours Day
Mar 9 Labour Day Labour Day
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Easter Eve
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Easter Sunday
Apr 6 Easter Monday Easter Monday
Apr 25 Anzac Day Anzac Day
Apr 27 Anzac Day Anzac Day
May 4 Labour Day Labour Day
May 4 May Day May Day
Jun 1 Reconciliation Day Reconciliation Day
Jun 1 Western Australia Day Western Australia Day
Jun 8 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Aug 3 Picnic Day Picnic Day
Sep 28 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 King's Birthday King's Birthday
Oct 5 Labour Day Labour Day
Nov 3 Melbourne Cup Melbourne Cup
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 28 St. Stephen's Day Boxing Day

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Frequently Asked Questions About East Mackay

What is the population of East Mackay?

East Mackay has a population of 3,523 residents and is located in Australia. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 297.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 42.0 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years.

Is East Mackay expensive to live in?

The median household income is $30,961, 59% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $180,200 (36% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $901 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 5.8x, which means housing is a stretch relative to local earnings.

What is the weather like in East Mackay?

East Mackay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 336 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches.

How is the job market in East Mackay?

East Mackay has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.7%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $595. There are 335 business establishments in the area.

How much does housing cost in East Mackay?

The median home value in East Mackay is $180,200. For renters, the median monthly rent is $901. The homeownership rate is 61.5%.

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