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Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

Mackay Harbour

10 km²

Mackay Harbour has fewer people than 98% of areas, an older population than 87% and more renters than 77%.

It also has higher household incomes than 76%.

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📍 Mackay Harbour, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population615▲ +16.7%since 2011Median age50 yrs▲ +6.4%since 2011Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population2.0%People aged 65 and over18.4%Children under 1510.6%

Age & sex structure

MalesFemales85+80–8475–7970–7465–6960–6455–5950–5445–4940–4435–3930–3425–2920–2415–1910–145–90–44747

Age structure

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is Older adults (45–64) at 42%, followed by Young adults (25–44) (20%) and Seniors (65+) (18%).

Older adults (45–64)41.8%
Young adults (25–44)19.8%
Seniors (65+)18.4%
Children (0–14)10.6%
Youth (15–24)9.1%

Marital status

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is Married at 53%, followed by Never married (26%) and Divorced (15%).

  • Married53%
  • Never married26%
  • Divorced15%
  • Separated4%
  • Widowed3%

Ancestry & Heritage

Country of birth

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is Australia at 86%, followed by New Zealand (7%) and England (4%).

Australia67.6%
New Zealand5.2%
England2.9%
South Africa2.6%
India0.7%

Language

People using another language at home6.3%

Language used at home

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is English only at 98%, followed by Mandarin (1%) and Arabic (1%).

English only79.2%
Mandarin1.0%
Arabic0.7%

Religion

People with no religion33.7%

Religious affiliation

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is Christianity at 58%, followed by No religion (39%) and Islam (2%).

  • Christianity58%
  • No religion39%
  • Islam2%
  • Hinduism1%

Education

Completed Year 1247.3%

Highest year of school

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is Year 12 at 57%, followed by Year 10 (28%) and Year 9 or below (8%).

Year 1247.3%
Year 1023.3%
Year 9 or below7.0%
Year 115.7%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$1,141▲ +2.2%since 2011Median household income (weekly)$2,171▼ -13.8%since 2011Median family income (weekly)$2,571▼ -9.1%since 2011People earning $2,000+ a week24.1%Households earning $3,000+ a week30.8%

Household income distribution

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 31%, followed by $4,000 or more (24%) and $650–$1,499 (21%).

$1,500–$2,99928.3%
$4,000 or more21.9%
$650–$1,49919.4%
Under $65013.0%
$3,000–$3,9998.9%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition22.9%People with a mental health condition5.4%People needing help with daily activities3.4%

Long-term health conditions reported

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is Asthma at 17%, followed by Arthritis (15%) and Mental health (15%).

Asthma6.2%
Arthritis5.7%
Mental health5.4%
Other condition5.2%
Heart disease5.0%
Cancer3.7%
Diabetes2.4%
Lung condition1.6%
Dementia1.1%
Stroke0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.5%People providing unpaid care9.9%People caring for children unpaid18.6%

Family & Households

Average household size2.1▼ -8.7%since 2011One-parent families8.3%

Family composition

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is Couples without children at 50%, followed by Couples with children (41%) and One-parent families (8%).

  • Couples without children50%
  • Couples with children41%
  • One-parent families8%
  • Other families1%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$510▼ -8.9%since 2011Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$2,167▼ -3.7%since 2011Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011Households renting38.9%Homes owned outright38.1%Separate (detached) houses8.1%

How homes are owned or rented

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is Rented at 39%, followed by Owned outright (38%) and Owned with a mortgage (19%).

  • Rented39%
  • Owned outright38%
  • Owned with a mortgage19%
  • Other tenure4%

Types of homes

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is Flat or apartment at 58%, followed by Other dwelling (20%) and Townhouse / semi-detached (14%).

  • Flat or apartment58%
  • Other dwelling20%
  • Townhouse / semi-detached14%
  • Separate house8%

Mobility & Location

People who moved in the last 5 years54.7%

How people get to work

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is Car (driver) at 86%, followed by Worked at home (6%) and Car (passenger) (5%).

Car (driver)70.2%
Worked at home4.7%
Car (passenger)4.0%
Walked2.5%

Employment & Occupation

Unemployment rate4.0%Labour-force participation58.9%Employed full-time71.7%

Industries people work in

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is Mining at 15%, followed by Health care & social assistance (14%) and Construction (7%).

Mining14.3%
Health care & social assistance13.4%
Construction7.1%
Retail trade7.1%
Transport & warehousing7.1%
Professional & technical6.5%
Accommodation & food6.2%
Education & training5.9%
Other services5.3%
Public administration & safety4.7%

Occupations people work in

In Mackay Harbour, the largest group is Professionals at 20%, followed by Managers (18%) and Technicians & trades (15%).

Professionals19.6%
Managers17.7%
Technicians & trades14.9%
Clerical & administrative11.2%
Machinery operators & drivers10.2%
Sales workers8.4%
Labourers8.4%
Community & personal service6.5%

Areas within Mackay Harbour

Mackay Harbour Block 1

Nearby areas

North MackayEast MackaySlade PointMackayAndergrove - BeaconsfieldSouth MackayWest MackayEimeo - Rural View