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South Mackay QLD — Suburb Profile
Population, median income, rent prices, housing costs and demographics for South Mackay, Queensland. ABS Census 2021.
The population of South Mackay QLD is 6,918 according to the 2021 Census. The median personal income in South Mackay is $791 per week ($41,132 per year). Median rent in South Mackay is $290 per week ($1,257 per month). South Mackay has a median age of 39 years, older than the national median of 38. South Mackay has a population density of 941.3 people per km².
The most common overseas birthplace in South Mackay is England. The most common religion is No Religion (36% of residents). After English, the most spoken language is SAL Tot. The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Mackay is $1,500.
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South Mackay Population
South Mackay Median Income & Rent
South Mackay Demographics
Gender Split
Population Density
Households
South Mackay Age Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Mackay Housing Tenure
Source: ABS Census 2021 — Suburb & Locality (SAL)
South Mackay Country of Birth
Source: ABS Census 2021 G09 — Country of Birth by SAL
South Mackay Religion
Source: ABS Census 2021 G14 — Religion by SAL
South Mackay Education Level
Source: ABS Census 2021 G16 — Highest Year of School by SAL
South Mackay Languages Spoken at Home
Source: ABS Census 2021 G13 — Language Spoken at Home by SAL
South Mackay Employment
Source: ABS Census 2021 G46 — Labour Force Status by SAL
South Mackay Qualifications
Source: ABS Census 2021 G49 — Non-School Qualification by SAL
South Mackay Occupation
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Industry of Employment by Occupation
South Mackay Field of Study
Source: ABS Census 2021 G51 — Field of Study by SAL
South Mackay Dwelling Types
Source: ABS Census 2021 G36 — Dwelling Structure by SAL
South Mackay Weekly Household Income
Source: ABS Census 2021 G33 — Household Income by SAL
South Mackay Marital Status
Source: ABS Census 2021 G05 — Marital Status by SAL
South Mackay Ancestry
Source: ABS Census 2021 G08 — Ancestry by SAL
South Mackay School & University Attendance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G15 — Type of Educational Institution by SAL
South Mackay Need for Assistance
Source: ABS Census 2021 G18 — Core Activity Need for Assistance by SAL
South Mackay Volunteering
Source: ABS Census 2021 G23 — Voluntary Work by SAL
South Mackay Monthly Mortgage Repayments
Source: ABS Census 2021 G38 — Mortgage Repayment by SAL
South Mackay How People Get to Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G62 — Method of Travel to Work by SAL
South Mackay Car Ownership
Source: ABS Census 2021 G34 — Motor Vehicles per Dwelling by SAL
South Mackay Number of Bedrooms
Source: ABS Census 2021 G41 — Number of Bedrooms by SAL
South Mackay Population Mobility
Source: ABS Census 2021 G43 — Summary by SAL
South Mackay Indigenous Population
Source: ABS Census 2021 G07 — Indigenous Status by SAL
South Mackay Long-term Health Conditions
Source: ABS Census 2021 G19 — Long-term Health Conditions by SAL
South Mackay Personal Weekly Income Distribution
Source: ABS Census 2021 G17 — Personal Income by SAL
South Mackay Family Structure
Source: ABS Census 2021 G29 — Family Composition by SAL
South Mackay Military Service
Source: ABS Census 2021 G22 — ADF Service by SAL
South Mackay Unpaid Carers
Source: ABS Census 2021 G25 — Unpaid Assistance by SAL
South Mackay Children Ever Born
Source: ABS Census 2021 G28 — Children Ever Born by SAL
South Mackay When Migrants Arrived
Source: ABS Census 2021 G10 — Year of Arrival by SAL
South Mackay Unpaid Domestic Work
Source: ABS Census 2021 G24 — Unpaid Domestic Work by SAL
South Mackay Household Size
Source: ABS Census 2021 G35 — Household Size by SAL
South Mackay Where Residents Moved From
Source: ABS Census 2021 G44 — Address 1 Year Ago by SAL
South Mackay Family Blending
Source: ABS Census 2021 G31 — Family Blending by SAL
South Mackay Schools
Source: ACARA — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority, 2025. ICSEA = Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage (national average 1000).
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Frequently Asked Questions About South Mackay
What is the population of South Mackay QLD?
The population of South Mackay QLD is 6,918 according to the ABS Census 2021.The suburb has a population density of 941.3 people per km².South Mackay is ranked #1,078 out of 14,663 suburbs by population.
What is the median income in South Mackay?
The median personal income in South Mackay QLD is $791 per week, or $41,132 per year.The median household income is $1,477 per week.Family income is $2,020 per week.South Mackay is ranked #3,726 by income out of 14,663 Australian suburbs.
How much is rent in South Mackay?
Median rent in South Mackay QLD is $290 per week ($1,257 per month).Rent represents 19.6% of household income, which is considered affordable.South Mackay ranks #5,154 out of 14,663 suburbs by rent.
What are mortgage repayments in South Mackay?
The median monthly mortgage repayment in South Mackay QLD is $1,500. This data comes from the ABS Census 2021 and reflects mortgage repayments for owner-occupied dwellings.
What is the median age in South Mackay?
The median age in South Mackay QLD is 39 years.This is older than the national median age of 38 years.
Is South Mackay a good suburb to live in?
South Mackay is a suburb in Queensland with a population of 6,918.The median income is $791/wk, which is above the QLD average of $759/wk.Rent affordability is rated as affordable (19.6% of household income). See the full suburb profile above for detailed statistics.
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Data: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. SA2 area: 32594. All dollar figures in AUD.