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West Mackay, QLD 4740
Suburb profile: median house and unit prices, rental yield, capital growth, vacancy and demographics
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Median House
$675,000
market range $625K-$700K
Median Unit
$485,000
market range $450K-$525K
Gross Yield (houses)
5.3%
1yr Growth (houses)
+16.3%
market range +10.0% to +17.5%
Investment snapshot for West Mackay
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West Mackay market and investor summary
In West Mackay, QLD 4740, the median house sells for around $675K, on a gross rental yield of 5.3% for houses. House prices have moved +16.3% over the past year and +44.5% 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 5.3% 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 West Mackay: people, income and schools
About 6,536 people live in West Mackay, and the area has been growing steadily, up about 7% over five years. At a median age of 42, it reads as skewed a little older, and families account for 63% of households.
The typical household income runs to around $88,000 a year (about $1,700 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 7.7 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 21 schools within roughly 5km to choose from, testing close to the national school average on ICSEA. Some errands can be done on foot, though a car still helps; the suburb scores 56 for walkability and 29 for transit out of 100. Fixed broadband is delivered over the NBN's Fibre to the Premises.
- Population
- 6,536
- +7% over 5yr
- Median age
- 42 years
- Median household income
- $88,000/yr
- Households renting
- 34%
- Family households
- 63%
- Socio-economic rank
- 5/10
- ABS advantage index
- Schools within 5km
- 21
- avg ICSEA 1009
- Unemployment
- 3.1%
- Walk score
- 56/100
Demographic, school and socio-economic figures are sourced from the ABS Census, SEIFA and ACARA. Property metrics reflect PropRadar's latest data.
Properties in West Mackay
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What should I check before investing in West Mackay?
West 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 +16.3% 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 West Mackay?
The median property price in West Mackay, QLD 4740 is $675K for houses and $485K for units.
What rental yield does West Mackay show?
The gross rental yield in West Mackay is 5.3% 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 West Mackay?
House prices in West Mackay are up 16.3% over the past year and up 44.5% 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 West Mackay?
The current vacancy rate in West 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 West Mackay?
West Mackay has a population of approximately 6,536 residents, with a median age of 42.
What schools are near West Mackay?
There are 21 schools within roughly 5km of West 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 West Mackay affordable to buy in?
A median house in West Mackay costs about 7.7 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 West Mackay's population growing?
The population of West 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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