East Mackay QLD

Postcode 4740 · Mackay LGA

East Mackay is a smaller suburb in Queensland within the Mackay local government area (postcode 4740). With a population of 3,725, the suburb has an established demographic with a median age of 42. Households earn a median income of $89K per year, with an average household size of 2.3 people. The most common occupations are technicians & trades, professionals, community & personal service. The top ancestries reported are English, Australian, Irish.

The median house price in East Mackay is $515,000, having surged 25.6% over the past year. Units have a median price of $305,000 (+10.9% YoY). The current median weekly rent is $550. This gives a gross rental yield of approximately 5.6%. The median monthly mortgage repayment is $1,625.

East Mackay is served by 1 school, including 1 primary. The average ICSEA score is 927, which is below the national average of 1,000. The crime rate in the Mackay LGA is moderate at 6,509 incidents per 100,000 population.

From an investment perspective, East Mackay offers a gross rental yield of 5.6%, rated as high yield. Property prices sit below the state median ($515K/$1.1M), suggesting a potential value opportunity. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x is considered affordable. House prices have moved +25.6% year-on-year.

INVESTMENT SIGNALS
Rental Yield5.6% High Yield
Price vs State$515K/$1.1M Below Median
Affordability5.8x Affordable
Price Momentum+25.6% Rising
INCOME (ATO 2022-23)
Median Income$66,205
Mean Income$79,628
Earners2,616
YoY Change+2.6%
SEIFA INDEX (ABS)
Advantage4/10
Education3/10
Economic3/10
Disadvantage4/10
MEDIAN HOUSE
$515K
25.6% YoY
MEDIAN UNIT
$305K
10.9% YoY
MEDIAN RENT /WK
$320
POPULATION
3,725
DEMOGRAPHICS
Median Age42
Household Size2.3
HH Income /wk$1,718
Personal Income /wk$916
Mortgage /mth$1,625
CRIME (Mackay LGA)
Crime Rate (per 100k)6,509
Total Incidents6,509
SCHOOLS (1)
Avg ICSEA927
Total Students602
Government1
Victoria Park State SchoolPrimary · Government · ICSEA 927
Data: 2024