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Property Investment in Mackay, QLD

102 suburbs in Mackay council area · Part of Greater Mackay · Population ~129,253 · 50,612 dwellings · 7,613 km²

Mackay Council 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.

Top suburb in Mackay100

Highest R-Score out of 102 suburbs in Mackay

Mackay council average85

Across 74 scored suburbs in Mackay

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

3-year population movement: +3.6%. Annual new dwelling approvals: 1.3% of stock (~613 dwellings). 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 Mackay (Sept 2026) · ~135 days on market.

Gross rental yield & rent4.9%

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

Top suburb R-Score in Mackay100/100

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All 102 Suburbs in Mackay (QLD)

Suburbs in Mackay — Suburb Research & Street Scores

Every suburb in the Mackay council area. Click a suburb name to view its Suburb R-Score report, or click Best streets to see how every street in that suburb ranks.

Mackay (QLD) FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions: Property Investment in Mackay

Key facts and market data from the Sept 2026 Ripehouse Advisory research bake for Mackay (Queensland).

Is Mackay (QLD) a good council area for property investment in 2026?

As of Sept 2026, Mackay (Queensland) has an average Ripehouse R-Score of 85/100 across 102 suburbs, with its strongest suburb scoring 100/100. Across Mackay, the typical suburb median price is $702,500, median weekly rent is $650/wk, gross rental yield is 4.9%, and vacancy sits at 3.1%.

Which suburbs in Mackay have the highest R-Score right now?

In the Sept 2026 Ripehouse research bake, the highest-scoring suburbs in Mackay (QLD) are Laguna Quays (100/100, median $240,000), Mount Pelion (100/100, median $275,000), Yalboroo (100/100, median $253,000), Finch Hatton (99/100, median $442,500), Greenmount (99/100, median $850,000). Each suburb is evaluated monthly across 27 demand, supply, momentum, and yield indicators.

What is the median house price, rent and rental yield in Mackay?

Across Mackay (QLD), the median suburb property price is $702,500, median asking rent is $650/wk, and median gross yield is 4.9%, with homes averaging 135 days on market. The highest-yielding suburbs in Mackay include Gargett (9.4%), Yalboroo (9.3%), Laguna Quays (9%).

What are the demographics and size of the Mackay council area?

Mackay is a Local Government Area in Queensland (part of Greater Mackay) with an ABS estimated resident population of 129,253, approximately 50,612 dwellings, covering 7,613 sq km.

What are the best streets in Mackay (QLD)?

Every street across all 102 suburbs in Mackay is scored on the Ripehouse Street Score. Select any suburb below to view its street-by-street rankings.