34/73 Illawong Drive

South Mackay QLD 4740

The size of South Mackay is approximately 7.2 square kilometres. It has 11 parks covering nearly 13.1% of total area. The population of South Mackay in 2011 was 7,415 people. By 2016 the population was 6,732 showing a population decline of 9.2% in the area during that time. The predominant age group in South Mackay is 50-59 years. Households in South Mackay are primarily childless couples and are likely to be repaying $1800 - $2399 per month on mortgage repayments. In general, people in South Mackay work in a trades occupation. In 2011, 59.5% of the homes in South Mackay were owner-occupied compared with 57.9% in 2016.

South Mackay has 3,542 properties. Over the last 5 years, Houses in South Mackay have seen a 70.96% increase in median value, while Units have seen a 106.34% increase. As at 30 November 2024:

• The median value for Houses in South Mackay is $462,932 while the median value for Units is $344,383.
• Houses have a median rent of $550 while Units have a median rent of $440.