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Property Investment in Mackay (QLD) · Data as of Sept 2026

Property Investment in Mackay, QLD

Central Queensland coastal hub servicing the Bowen Basin and Whitsundays corridor. · Population ~129,253 · 102 suburbs across 1 council area scored monthly

Mackay Average R-Score 85 / 100 — top suburb in Mackay scores 100/100

Market conditions here are running warmer than most

Most of the demand and supply indicators we track are sitting above the national midpoint this month.

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Figures reflect Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator suburb bake (Sept 2026). General information only — not personal financial advice.

Mackay top suburb R-Score100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 102 in Mackay

Mackay suburb average85

Across 74 scored suburbs in 1 LGAs

Suburb medians in Mackay range from $231,150 to $1,725,000.

3-year population movement: +3.6%. Tracked infrastructure pipeline: $11.2B. Key employment sectors: Health Care and Social Assistance (12%), Retail Trade (11%), Education and Training (8%), Accommodation and Food Services (7%).

Typical suburb median price$702,500

Across 102 suburbs in Greater Mackay (Sept 2026).

Gross rental yield & rent4.9%

Median asking rent ~$650/wk · Vacancy 3.1%.

Top suburb R-Score in Mackay100/100

Highest-scoring suburb out of 102 in Mackay. See the top suburbs ↓

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Council Areas (LGAs) in Mackay

Local Government Area for Mackay

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LGA · QLDR-Score avg 85/100

Property Investment in Mackay

102 suburbs (top 100/100)Median $702,500Yield 4.9%
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All 102 Suburbs in Mackay

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Mackay Property Investment FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Investing in Mackay, QLD

Key facts and figures from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Mackay.

Is Mackay a good place to invest in property in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Greater Mackay (QLD) records an average Ripehouse R-Score of 85/100 across 102 suburbs and 1 council areas, with top-scoring suburbs reaching 100/100. Across Mackay, the typical suburb median price sits around $702,500, median rent is $650/wk, gross rental yield is 4.9%, and vacancy averages 3.1%.

What are the highest-scoring suburbs for property investment in Mackay?

Based on Ripehouse Advisory’s monthly 27-indicator R-Score model (Sept 2026), the highest-scoring suburbs in Mackay right now include Laguna Quays (R-Score 100/100, median $240,000), Mount Pelion (R-Score 100/100, median $275,000), Yalboroo (R-Score 100/100, median $253,000), Finch Hatton (R-Score 99/100, median $442,500), Greenmount (R-Score 99/100, median $850,000). Within each suburb, street-level performance varies significantly depending on owner-occupier ratio, public housing concentration, and block-level rental yield.

What is the rental yield and vacancy rate in Mackay, QLD?

Across Mackay’s 102 suburbs, the median gross rental yield is 4.9%, median weekly asking rent is $650/wk, and the median vacancy rate is 3.1%. Higher-yielding suburbs in Mackay currently include Gargett (9.4%), Yalboroo (9.3%), Laguna Quays (9%).

Which Local Government Areas (LGAs) make up Greater Mackay?

Greater Mackay comprises 1 Local Government Area (Mackay), covering an estimated population of 129,253 residents. You can drill down into each council area on this page to compare suburb R-Scores and street rankings.

How do I find the best streets in Mackay suburbs?

Every G-NAF street in Mackay is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score (0–100) using ABS SA1 census owner-occupier ratios (>65%), public housing concentration (≤5%), and block-level rent and yield relative to its suburb. Select any suburb in Mackay below to inspect its top-scoring and lowest-scoring streets.