Mackay City, Australia

Full City Profile

4.4 /5.0

A Great

3,832 Population 13/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Overall

4.4 / 5.0

Strong

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$65,058 median income, 4.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$180,200 home value, $901/mo rent

Mackay City, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$65,058

13% below

$65,058 per capita

Home Value

$180,200

36% below

Median Rent

$901/mo

23% below

Unemployment

4.1%

14% above

Avg Temperature

70°F

336 sunny days/yr

Is Mackay City a Good Place to Live?

4.4 / 5.0 — Great

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

Economy & Jobs

Mackay City residents earn a median household income of $65,058 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $65,058. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 364 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mackay City is $180,200 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $901/month.

Climate & Weather

Mackay City 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

Population3,832

Median Age37.5 yrs

Density13/mi²

Foreign Born30.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$65,058

Per Capita$65,058

Unemployment4.1%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$1,251

Housing

A+

Home Value$180,200

Rent$901

Ownership66.0%

Housing Units1,533

Climate

Avg Temp70°F

Sunny Days336/yr

Rain67.4 in/yr

Elevation20 ft

Did You Know?

30.0% of residents are foreign-born.