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South Mackay, QLD 4740
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$650,000
market range $575K-$700K
Median Unit
$445,000
market range $400K-$475K
Gross Yield (houses)
5.5%
1yr Growth (houses)
+18.2%
market range +15.0% to +22.5%
Investment snapshot for South Mackay
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South Mackay market and investor summary
In South Mackay, QLD 4740, the median house sells for around $650K, on a gross rental yield of 5.5% for houses. House prices have moved +18.2% over the past year and +62.0% over three years. At 1.1% 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 5.5% does more of the early heavy lifting than capital growth usually would at this price point. Rental demand looks steady, with vacancy at 1.1% and a resident base that is not shrinking.
Living in South Mackay: people, income and schools
About 6,918 people live in South Mackay, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 39, it reads as broadly working-age, and families account for 63% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $77,000 a year (about $1,480 a week). On socio-economic measures it ranks around the national middle on the ABS advantage index (5 out of 10). At current prices a median house runs to about 8.5 times local household income, in line with much of metropolitan Australia. Incomes have risen about 20% over five years, which tends to underpin what local buyers can pay.
Families have 13 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. It is fairly car-dependent; the suburb scores 19 for walkability and 29 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 6,918
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 39 years
- Median household income
- $77,000/yr
- Households renting
- 38%
- Family households
- 63%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 13
- avg ICSEA 963
- Unemployment
- 3.1%
- Walk score
- 19/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
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What should I check before investing in South Mackay?
South Mackay has enough public data for first-pass screening across yield, vacancy, price and supply signals. Strong unit gross rental yield of 6.2%, before expenses, tax and loan costs. Capital growth of +18.2% in the past year shows strong recent price momentum. Compare those signals with nearby suburbs and individual listings before relying on the suburb-level view.
What are typical property prices in South Mackay?
The median property price in South Mackay, QLD 4740 is $650K for houses and $445K for units.
What rental yield does South Mackay show?
The gross rental yield in South Mackay is 5.5% for houses and 6.2% for units. Gross yield is calculated as annual rent divided by property price, and it doesn't account for expenses or tax.
What does recent house price growth show for South Mackay?
House prices in South Mackay are up 18.2% over the past year and up 62.0% over three years. Capital growth is a key driver of total investment return, so pair it with rental yield to get a full picture.
How tight is the rental market in South Mackay?
The current vacancy rate in South Mackay is 1.1%. 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 South Mackay?
South Mackay has a population of approximately 6,918 residents, with a median age of 39.
What schools are near South Mackay?
There are 13 schools within roughly 5km of South Mackay. 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 South Mackay affordable to buy in?
A median house in South Mackay costs about 8.5 times the median local household income (broadly in line with metropolitan Australia). The ratio compares the median house price with annual household income; it is a rough affordability gauge, not a substitute for your own borrowing assessment.
Is South Mackay's population growing?
The population of South Mackay 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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