Thinking about buying in South Mackay? Now could not be a better time, with 3996 residential properties there's certainly plenty to choose from. The average property price in this area is in the region of $439,000 with prices in this suburb ranging from $41,000 to $4,159,000. South Mackay is located very near to the coast so expect stunning views of the ocean and access to beaches. Demand is likely to be very strong in this location which will support higher prices
Median Weekly Rent | $295.86 |
Median Monthly Mortgage | $1474.91 |
Median Persons Per Bedroom | 0.78 |
Average Household Size | 2.32 |
Average Age | 39.32 |
Average Income | $800.50 |
Average Cars Per Dwelling | 1.68 |
Average Properties Within 50M | 16 |
1 Bed  $438,000 |
2 Bed  $325,000 |
3 Bed  $512,000 |
4 Bed  $583,000 |
5 Bed  $587,000 |
6 Bed+$700,000 |
In South Mackay there has been a history of lower than average prices and demand, offering opportunities for investors or first home owners, especially in the context of the growth in working from home. Low average incomes in South Mackay is reflected in smaller and lower quality accommodation. Over time this may change providsing long-term returns but in the short to medium term, prices are likely to be less than state averages. Low average earnings from people in South Mackay leads to lower quality housing which also negatively impacts the provision of facilities. As a consequence this area is often seen as less desirable, with lower quality of housing and slower price growth. Medium density in South Mackay necessitates a mix of lifestyle options for housing, shops, open areas, and facilties. Where this is available, demand is high and growth ensured. Lower than average industry presence in South Mackay we believe will be less of a negative impact than it has in the past. Post-COVID and the growth in working from home has lessened the demand for local employment options. This may make South Mackay a better buying opportunity than it may have been in the past.
12 FORTH ST, SOUTH MACKAY, QLD, 4740 | 3 | 1 | 2 | Offers from $548,000 | |
67 NAPIER ST, SOUTH MACKAY, QLD, 4740 | 3 | 1 | 4 | Offers Over $429,000 | |
128 GOLDSMITH ST, SOUTH MACKAY, QLD, 4740 | 3 | 2 | 2 | Offers from $520,000 | |
67 KIPPEN ST, SOUTH MACKAY, QLD, 4740 | 3 | 1 | 2 | Offers from $630,000 | |
166 KIPPEN ST, SOUTH MACKAY, QLD, 4740 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Offers Over $599,000 | |
UNIT 14, 19 STEVENSON ST, SOUTH MACKAY, QLD, 4740 | 3 | 2 | 1 | Offers from $399,000 | |
37 ABSOLON ST, SOUTH MACKAY, QLD, 4740 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Offers Over $499,000 |
Mercy College
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Mackay State High School
Victoria Park State School
Mackay Central State School
Mackay West State School
St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School
St Patrick's College
(While the above schools are located with the suburb of South Mackay there may also be nearby schools whose catchments cover this suburb)Incidents Trend State Average
(mm) RAIN | Min (°C) TEMP | Max (°C) TEMP | Min (%) HUMIDITY | Max (%) HUMIDITY | (m/sec) WIND | (MJ/sq m) SOLAR | |
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Jan | 7.6 | 23.7 | 31.5 | 59.9 | 88.9 | 5.6 | 24.4 |
Feb | 9.9 | 23.3 | 30.5 | 65.3 | 92.6 | 5.4 | 22.7 |
Mar | 12.2 | 22.7 | 29.9 | 66.2 | 94.2 | 5.2 | 19.8 |
Apr | 4.3 | 20.1 | 28.1 | 64.4 | 94.4 | 5.1 | 18.8 |
May | 2.2 | 16.1 | 25.4 | 61.7 | 94.4 | 4.7 | 16.5 |
Jun | 1.7 | 13.8 | 23.9 | 60.3 | 94.3 | 4.2 | 15.0 |
Jul | 0.8 | 11.8 | 23.3 | 57.4 | 94.7 | 4.0 | 16.4 |
Aug | 0.8 | 12.5 | 24.8 | 55.2 | 95.0 | 4.0 | 19.0 |
Sept | 0.2 | 14.9 | 27.2 | 51.1 | 93.1 | 4.5 | 23.1 |
Oct | 1.0 | 18.6 | 28.8 | 54.2 | 90.6 | 5.0 | 25.4 |
Nov | 2.9 | 20.8 | 30.2 | 54.3 | 89.3 | 5.1 | 26.6 |
Dec | 4.4 | 22.5 | 31.4 | 56.0 | 88.8 | 5.3 | 26.3 |
source: Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology
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