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Queensland · Postcode 4740
West Mackay postcode and suburb data
Queensland · Phone area code 07 · 804 km from Brisbane
Suburb snapshot
West Mackay at a glance vs QLD
Fast facts and benchmark bars show the suburb's key postcode, Census, SEIFA, school and LGA signals in context.
Quick facts
Benchmarks against QLD
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
Detailed comparison table
West Mackay vs the QLD average and the national average, using population-weighted 2021 Census data.
| Metric | West Mackay | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,696 ≈QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $320 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,595 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 42 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 4/10 ≈QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 3.9% -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.
West Mackay (4740) is a coastal town in regional Queensland. It lies around 804 km from Brisbane by road. The locality is part of the Mackay statistical area. It is administered by Mackay.
According to the 2021 Census, West Mackay has a population of 6,536 with a median age of 42. The median weekly household income is $1,696, close to the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 281 (4.3% of residents).
Housing in West Mackay includes a median weekly rent of $320, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,595, with 2,423 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 64.4% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, West Mackay scores in decile 4 out of 10, which is below the national average.
West Mackay is served by Mackay West State School.
West Mackay is part of the Mackay statistical area in Queensland.
West Mackay details
Location, Census, housing, SEIFA and geography fields used across this profile.
| Postcode | 4740 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 6,536 |
| Median Age | 42 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,696/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $838/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $320 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,595 |
| Average Household Size | 2.3 persons |
| Area | 5.9 km² |
| Population Density | 1103/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 2,423 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 281 (4.3%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 4/10 (below average) |
| Latitude | -21.1494885 |
| Longitude | 149.1644622 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 804 km |
| Region (SA4) | Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday |
| Area (SA3) | Mackay |
| Local Government | Mackay |
| Federal Electorate | Dawson |
| State Electorate | Whitsunday |
| Time Zone | AEST (UTC+10), Australia/Brisbane (standard time) |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 1,100 (16.8%) |
| 15–24 years | 732 (11.2%) |
| 25–44 years | 1,634 (25.0%) |
| 45–64 years | 1,668 (25.5%) |
| 65+ years | 1,414 (21.6%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA socio-economic index
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 616 (9.4%) |
| Asthma | 476 (7.3%) |
| Heart Disease | 365 (5.6%) |
| Diabetes | 351 (5.4%) |
| Cancer | 219 (3.4%) |
| Dementia | 189 (2.9%) |
| Lung Condition | 158 (2.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 184 (7.8%) |
| 1 vehicle | 870 (36.8%) |
| 2 vehicles | 886 (37.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 425 (18.0%) |
Schools in West Mackay
ACARA 2025 school profiles for schools located in West Mackay. ICSEA is shown where ACARA publishes it.
Suburbs Near West Mackay
Same Postcode (4740)
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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.