Mackay, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

121,691 Population 410/sq mi density

36 ft Elevation 11 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.4 / 5.0

$28,223 median income, 7.2% unemployment

B+

Affordability

3.6 / 5.0

$152,000 home value, $760/mo rent

Mackay, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,223

62% below

$28,223 per capita

Home Value

$152,000

46% below

Median Rent

$760/mo

35% below

Unemployment

7.2%

100% above

Avg Temperature

70°F

336 sunny days/yr

Is Mackay a Good Place to Live?

3.0 / 5.0 — Good

Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mackay residents earn a median household income of $28,223 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,223. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 68 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mackay is $152,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $760/month.

Climate & Weather

Mackay has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 336 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population121,691

Median Age38.0 yrs

Density410/mi²

Foreign Born23.5%

Economy

Median Income$28,223

Per Capita$28,223

Unemployment7.2%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$543

Housing

B+

Home Value$152,000

Rent$760

Ownership32.2%

Housing Units48,676

Climate

Avg Temp70°F

Sunny Days336/yr

Rain67.4 in/yr

Elevation36 ft

Did You Know?

Mackay was founded in 1875.

23.5% of residents are foreign-born.