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Mackay Harbour, QLD 4740
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$750,000
list-price estimate
Median Unit
$620,000
market range $600K-$675K
Gross Yield (houses)
5.0%
1yr Growth (units)
+8.4%
market range -10.0% to +12.5%
Investment snapshot for Mackay Harbour
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Mackay Harbour market and investor summary
In Mackay Harbour, QLD 4740, houses show a gross rental yield of 5.0%. At 0.7% vacancy, it is a tight rental market that favours landlords.
For an investor, the rent-to-price maths here leans toward cashflow: a gross house yield near 5.0% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 0.7% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in Mackay Harbour: people, income and schools
Mackay Harbour is home to around 686 people, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 50, it reads as an older, established demographic, and families account for 68% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $108,000 a year (about $2,080 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 18 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 1 for walkability and 11 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Node.
- Population
- 686
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 50 years
- Median household income
- $108,000/yr
- Households renting
- 38%
- Family households
- 68%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 18
- avg ICSEA 987
- Unemployment
- 2.7%
- Walk score
- 1/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in Mackay Harbour
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What should I check before investing in Mackay Harbour?
Mackay Harbour has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Solid house gross rental yield of 5.0%, giving a stronger rent-to-price starting point than many suburbs. Tight rental market (0.7% vacancy) gives landlords pricing power and low rental downtime. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in Mackay Harbour?
The median property price in Mackay Harbour, QLD 4740 is $620K for units.
What rental yield does Mackay Harbour show?
The gross rental yield in Mackay Harbour is 5.0% for houses. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
How tight is the rental market in Mackay Harbour?
The current vacancy rate in Mackay Harbour is 0.7%. A rate under 2% generally signals a tight rental market. This suburb's rental market is very tight, with landlords typically holding strong bargaining power and low rental downtime.
How many people live in Mackay Harbour?
Mackay Harbour has a population of approximately 686 residents, with a median age of 50.
What schools are near Mackay Harbour?
There are 18 schools within roughly 5km of Mackay Harbour. Their average ICSEA is close to the national mean of 1000. ICSEA is the ABS measure of a school community's socio-educational advantage.
Is Mackay Harbour's population growing?
The population of Mackay Harbour has grown about 7% over the past five years, an above-average pace. Population growth feeds underlying housing demand, so it is worth weighing alongside price and yield.
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