North Mackay, Australia

Full City Profile

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

5,742 Population 19/sq mi density

20 ft Elevation 6 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.6 / 5.0

$26,567 median income, 5.7% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

$169,000 home value, $845/mo rent

North Mackay, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$26,567

65% below

$26,567 per capita

Home Value

$169,000

40% below

Median Rent

$845/mo

27% below

Unemployment

5.7%

58% above

Avg Temperature

70°F

336 sunny days/yr

Is North Mackay a Good Place to Live?

C+

2.8 / 5.0 — Fair

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

Economy & Jobs

North Mackay residents earn a median household income of $26,567 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,567. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 545 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in North Mackay is $169,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $845/month.

Climate & Weather

North 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

Population5,742

Median Age40.0 yrs

Density19/mi²

Foreign Born12.2%

Economy

C+

Median Income$26,567

Per Capita$26,567

Unemployment5.7%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$511

Housing

Home Value$169,000

Rent$845

Ownership60.4%

Housing Units2,297

Climate

Avg Temp70°F

Sunny Days336/yr

Rain67.4 in/yr

Elevation20 ft

Did You Know?

12.2% of residents are foreign-born.