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Mackay · Council (LGA)

People in a de facto relationship

14.1%2021▲ +9.7%

14.1% of people in Mackay are in a de facto relationship — above average. It ranks 175th of 547 council areas nationally.

Among its neighbours it's higher than Rockhampton, Livingstone and Charters Towers, but lower than Townsville, Central Highlands (Qld) and Woorabinda. Within Mackay, it varies widely, from 10.6% in Mount Pleasant - Glenella to 17.4% in Eimeo - Rural View.

The rate has climbed 1.2 points since 2011 (12.9% → 14.1%).

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📍 Mackay, Council (LGA)

Trend across censuses

12.5%13.0%13.5%14.0%14.5%2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202112.9%13.1%14.1%

Where Mackay sits

5.0%10.0%15.0%20.0%25.0%30.0%

All council (lga) areas, 2021. The marker is Mackay — higher than 68% of areas.

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People in a de facto relationship within Mackay

  1. Andergrove - Beaconsfield14.5%
  2. East Mackay12.7%
  3. Eimeo - Rural View17.4%
  4. Eungella Hinterland—
  5. Mackay13.4%
  6. Mackay Harbour15.1%
  7. Mount Pleasant - Glenella10.6%
  8. North Mackay14.5%
  9. Ooralea - Bakers Creek14.3%
  10. Pioneer Valley14.7%
  11. Sarina14.8%
  12. Seaforth - Calen12.4%
  13. Shoal Point - Bucasia15.1%
  14. Slade Point15.6%
  15. South Mackay14.9%
  16. Walkerston - Eton12.8%

People in a de facto relationship in nearby areas

  1. Palm Island29.1%
  2. Isaac17.7%
  3. Whitsunday16.5%
  4. Woorabinda16.2%
  5. Central Highlands (Qld)16.1%
  6. Townsville15.1%
  7. Rockhampton12.6%
  8. Livingstone12.5%
  9. Charters Towers12.0%
  10. Burdekin11.0%

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