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East Mackay Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How East Mackay Compares
East Mackay vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | East Mackay | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,718 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,625 ≈QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
East Mackay (4740) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 802 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Mackay statistical area. It is administered by Mackay.
According to the 2021 Census, East Mackay has a population of 3,725 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,718, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 193 (5.2% of residents).
Housing in East Mackay includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,625, with 1,421 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 61.5% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, East Mackay scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
East Mackay is served by Victoria Park State School.
East Mackay is part of the Mackay statistical area in Queensland.
East Mackay Details
| Postcode | 4740 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 3,725 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,718/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $916/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,625 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 3.7 km² |
| Population Density | 1019/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 1,421 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 193 (5.2%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -21.1510656 |
| Longitude | 149.1989248 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 802 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Mackay |
| Local Government | Mackay |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 645 (17.3%) |
| 15–24 years | 436 (11.7%) |
| 25–44 years | 871 (23.4%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,023 (27.5%) |
| 65+ years | 755 (20.3%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 4 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 325 (8.7%) |
| Asthma | 289 (7.8%) |
| Heart Disease | 184 (4.9%) |
| Diabetes | 183 (4.9%) |
| Cancer | 100 (2.7%) |
| Dementia | 89 (2.4%) |
| Lung Condition | 78 (2.1%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 96 (6.9%) |
| 1 vehicle | 531 (38.2%) |
| 2 vehicles | 519 (37.3%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 245 (17.6%) |
Schools in East Mackay
Suburbs Near East Mackay
Same Postcode (4740)
More East Mackay Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.