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South Mackay QLD 4740

The size of South Mackay is approximately 7.2 square kilometres. It has 11 parks covering nearly 13.1% of total area. The population of South Mackay in 2016 was 6706 people. By 2021 the population was 6918 showing a population growth of 3.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in South Mackay is 30-39 years. Households in South Mackay are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1400 - $1799 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in South Mackay work in a trades occupation.In 2021, 58.60% of the homes in South Mackay were owner-occupied compared with 57.90% in 2016.

South Mackay has 3,545 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in South Mackay have seen a 96.28% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 84.22% increase. As at 31 March 2026:

• The median value for Houses in South Mackay is $612,599 while the median value for Units is $425,963.
• Houses have a median rent of $650 while Units have a median rent of $480.