West Mackay, Australia

Full City Profile

3.0 /5.0

B Good

6,339 Population 21/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

70°F Avg Temperature 21°C

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

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

C+

Economy

2.9 / 5.0

$28,324 median income, 3.9% unemployment

Affordability

3.1 / 5.0

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

West Mackay, Australia

At a Glance

Median Income

$28,324

62% below

$28,324 per capita

Home Value

$180,200

36% below

Median Rent

$901/mo

23% below

Unemployment

3.9%

8% above

Avg Temperature

70°F

336 sunny days/yr

Is West 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

West Mackay residents earn a median household income of $28,324 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,324. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). The area is home to 602 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

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

Climate & Weather

West 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

Population6,339

Median Age42.0 yrs

Density21/mi²

Foreign Born14.4%

Economy

C+

Median Income$28,324

Per Capita$28,324

Unemployment3.9%

Poverty

Avg Weekly Wage$545

Housing

Home Value$180,200

Rent$901

Ownership64.4%

Housing Units2,536

Climate

Avg Temp70°F

Sunny Days336/yr

Rain67.4 in/yr

Elevation39 ft

Did You Know?

14.4% of residents are foreign-born.