North Mackay Growth Profile

North Mackay are part of the traditional lands of the Yuwibara people.

The first notable developments in North Mackay began in 1867, five years after the town of Mackay was established.

The construction of Mackay Harbour in 1935 and the electrification of North Mackay residential blocks just beyond the Sydney Street Bridge suburbanised North Mackay.

Outlook

If current trends continue a diverse socio-economic mix of working families with children and retirees. A continued emergence of higher density dwellings and rental housing for Mackay residents. Health is projected to be the main employing industry underpinned by the Mater Hospital situated within North Mackay. Growth is projected to be driven by gentrification of one of Mackay region’s oldest neighbourhoods in close proximity to employment opportunities.

Total Residents

Main Industries of Employment for Residents 2018

	Health	11.3%
	Retail	10.5%
	Mining	9.5%

Population by Age

Dwelling Types

Demographic Profile

Predominately a residential suburb with some small industrial areas.

In 2018, 4.9% of the total population of Mackay region reside in North Mackay (or 5,857 people).

The age composition has tended more to residents aged 65+ (18.8% of the population). This is a consistent characteristic for older suburbs of Mackay region.

6.3% of residents are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. This is above the Mackay region average of 5.1%.

61.5% of households are family oriented. A mix of empty nesters/retirees and families with children.

Dwelling type is a combination of stand-alone houses (76%) and apartments, units and townhouses (13.8% of dwellings)

The average household size is 2.2. This is reflective of the older age profile for North Mackay.

38.1% of dwellings are rented. One of the highest suburban rental localities in Mackay region. The Mackay region average is 31.5%.

88% of working age residents are employed. Compared to the Mackay region average of 91.4%.