Statistical Area 2 (SA2) · Area profile

South Mackay

7 km²

South Mackay has fewer university graduates than most areas and somewhat more renters than the norm.

It's also marked by slightly below-average household incomes and a modest population.

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📍 South Mackay, Statistical Area 2 (SA2)

Demographics & Identity

Total population6,918▼ -6.7%since 2011 Median age39 yrs▲ +8.3%since 2011 Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander population7.8%People aged 65 and over17.4%Children under 1518.2%People in a de facto relationship14.9%▲ +13.7%since 2011

Age & sex structure

Age structure

In South Mackay, the largest group is Young adults (25–44) at 27%, followed by Older adults (45–64) (26%) and Children (0–14) (18%).

Young adults (25–44)26.5%

Older adults (45–64)25.9%

Children (0–14)18.2%

Seniors (65+)17.4%

Youth (15–24)11.9%

Marital status

In South Mackay, the largest group is Never married at 39%, followed by Married (39%) and Divorced (12%).

Never married39%
Married39%
Divorced12%
Widowed6%
Separated4%

Ancestry & Birthplace

Country of birth

In South Mackay, the largest group is Australia at 88%, followed by Philippines (5%) and New Zealand (3%).

Australia77.2%

Philippines4.8%

New Zealand2.6%

England1.4%

South Africa0.5%

India0.5%

China0.4%

Vietnam0.4%

Italy0.2%

Nepal0.2%

Ancestry

In South Mackay, the largest group is Australian at 33%, followed by English (33%) and Irish (10%).

Australian36.7%

English36.4%

Irish11.2%

Scottish9.8%

Filipino5.7%

German5.4%

Italian2.8%

Dutch1.1%

Chinese1.0%

Indian0.5%

Language

People using another language at home9.2%

Language used at home

In South Mackay, the largest group is English only at 95%, followed by Tagalog (3%) and Mandarin (0%).

English only82.7%

Tagalog2.4%

Mandarin0.4%

Vietnamese0.3%

Italian0.3%

Punjabi0.2%

Cantonese0.1%

Hindi0.1%

Greek0.1%

Religion

People with no religion34.4%

Religious affiliation

In South Mackay, the largest group is Christianity at 60%, followed by No religion (38%) and Buddhism (1%).

Christianity60%
No religion38%
Buddhism1%
Hinduism0%
Other religions0%
Islam0%
Judaism0%

Education & Qualifications

Completed Year 1243.9%Adults with a bachelor degree or higher11.1%

Highest year of school

In South Mackay, the largest group is Year 12 at 48%, followed by Year 10 (30%) and Year 9 or below (13%).

Year 1243.9%

Year 1026.9%

Year 9 or below11.7%

Year 118.3%

Highest qualification level

In South Mackay, the largest group is Certificate III / IV at 56%, followed by Bachelor degree (20%) and Advanced diploma / diploma (14%).

Certificate III / IV43.6%

Bachelor degree15.3%

Advanced diploma / diploma11.1%

Certificate I / II2.8%

Postgraduate degree2.4%

Graduate diploma / certificate2.1%

Field of qualification

In South Mackay, the largest group is Engineering & related at 28%, followed by Management & commerce (17%) and Health (11%).

Engineering & related21.8%

Management & commerce13.6%

Health8.7%

Society & culture8.7%

Education7.5%

Architecture & building6.7%

Food, hospitality & personal services6.3%

Agriculture & environment1.5%

Information technology1.4%

Natural & physical sciences1.3%

Income

Median personal income (weekly)$791▲ +18.9%since 2011 Median household income (weekly)$1,477▲ +11.4%since 2011 Median family income (weekly)$2,019▲ +23.8%since 2011 People earning $2,000+ a week9.7%Households earning $3,000+ a week13.8%

Household income distribution

In South Mackay, the largest group is $1,500–$2,999 at 34%, followed by $650–$1,499 (27%) and Under $650 (23%).

$1,500–$2,99930.8%

$650–$1,49924.7%

Under $65021.1%

$3,000–$3,9998.6%

$4,000 or more5.2%

Personal income distribution

In South Mackay, the largest group is Under $650 at 42%, followed by $650–$1,499 (35%) and $1,500–$2,999 (21%).

Under $65037.8%

$650–$1,49931.9%

$1,500–$2,99918.5%

$3,000 or more2.1%

Health & Disability

People with a long-term health condition29.9%People with a mental health condition9.4%People needing help with daily activities5.7%

Number of long-term health conditions

In South Mackay, the largest group is None at 67%, followed by One condition (22%) and Two conditions (7%).

None59.5%

One condition19.4%

Two conditions6.7%

Three or more3.7%

Long-term health conditions reported

In South Mackay, the largest group is Mental health at 18%, followed by Arthritis (18%) and Asthma (15%).

Mental health9.4%

Arthritis9.3%

Asthma7.9%

Other condition7.4%

Diabetes5.8%

Heart disease4.9%

Cancer3.4%

Lung condition2.6%

Stroke1.2%

Dementia0.5%

Community Participation

Volunteers11.7%People providing unpaid care10.4%People caring for children unpaid25.4%People who served in the Defence Force2.7%People doing 15+ hours of unpaid housework18.9%

Family & Households

Average household size2.3▼ -8.0%since 2011 One-parent families19.7%People living alone34.0%▲ +25.5%since 2011

Family composition

In South Mackay, the largest group is Couples with children at 50%, followed by Couples without children (29%) and One-parent families (20%).

Couples with children50%
Couples without children29%
One-parent families20%
Other families2%

Household size

In South Mackay, the largest group is 1 person at 34%, followed by 2 people (34%) and 3 people (14%).

1 person34.0%

2 people33.6%

3 people14.0%

4 people10.8%

5 people4.8%

6 or more2.6%

Housing & Dwellings

Median rent (weekly)$290▼ -3.3%since 2011 Median mortgage repayment (monthly)$1,500▼ -21.3%since 2011 Average people per bedroom0.80▼ -27.3%since 2011 Households renting37.7%Homes owned outright26.8%Separate (detached) houses73.4%Homes with three or more bedrooms68.5%▲ +0.3%since 2011

How homes are owned or rented

In South Mackay, the largest group is Rented at 39%, followed by Owned with a mortgage (33%) and Owned outright (28%).

Rented39%
Owned with a mortgage33%
Owned outright28%
Other tenure1%

Types of homes

In South Mackay, the largest group is Separate house at 73%, followed by Townhouse / semi-detached (25%) and Flat or apartment (2%).

Separate house73%
Townhouse / semi-detached25%
Flat or apartment2%

Bedrooms per home

In South Mackay, the largest group is 3 bedrooms at 49%, followed by 2 bedrooms (24%) and 4 bedrooms (18%).

3 bedrooms47.9%

2 bedrooms23.5%

4 bedrooms17.3%

1 bedroom4.8%

5 or more3.3%

Studio / none0.4%

Weekly rent distribution

In South Mackay, the largest group is $200–$349 at 48%, followed by $350–$549 (29%) and Under $200 (23%).

$200–$34945.4%

$350–$54927.2%

Under $20021.2%

$550–$7490.3%

Monthly mortgage distribution

In South Mackay, the largest group is $1,000–$1,799 at 51%, followed by $1,800–$2,999 (24%) and Under $1,000 (20%).

$1,000–$1,79949.0%

$1,800–$2,99922.6%

Under $1,00019.3%

$3,000 or more4.5%

Transport & Vehicles

Homes with no motor vehicle8.2%▼ -11.5%since 2011

Motor vehicles per home

In South Mackay, the largest group is 1 vehicle at 39%, followed by 2 vehicles (35%) and 3 vehicles (12%).

1 vehicle38.8%

2 vehicles35.4%

3 vehicles11.8%

No vehicle8.2%

4 or more5.8%

How people get to work

In South Mackay, the largest group is Car (driver) at 84%, followed by Car (passenger) (7%) and Worked at home (4%).

Car (driver)71.6%

Car (passenger)6.1%

Worked at home3.4%

Walked2.0%

Bicycle1.4%

Bus1.2%

Migration & Movement

People who moved in the last 5 years38.5%Recent arrivals from overseas16.8%

Jobs & Industry

Unemployment rate4.8%Labour-force participation62.2%Employed full-time62.7%

Industries people work in

In South Mackay, the largest group is Health care & social assistance at 15%, followed by Retail trade (10%) and Construction (9%).

Health care & social assistance14.2%

Retail trade9.9%

Construction8.6%

Mining8.0%

Accommodation & food7.8%

Manufacturing6.9%

Transport & warehousing6.4%

Other services6.1%

Education & training6.1%

Public administration & safety4.4%

Occupations people work in

In South Mackay, the largest group is Technicians & trades at 21%, followed by Professionals (14%) and Labourers (13%).

Technicians & trades20.5%

Professionals13.3%

Labourers12.9%

Community & personal service12.1%

Machinery operators & drivers12.0%

Clerical & administrative11.1%

Sales workers9.0%

Managers7.2%

Areas within South Mackay

South Mackay Block 1 South Mackay Block 2 South Mackay Block 3 South Mackay Block 4 South Mackay Block 5 South Mackay Block 6 South Mackay Block 7 South Mackay Block 8 South Mackay Block 9 South Mackay Block 10 South Mackay Block 11 South Mackay Block 12 South Mackay Block 13 South Mackay Block 14 South Mackay Block 15 South Mackay Block 16

Nearby areas

Mackay East Mackay West Mackay Ooralea - Bakers Creek North Mackay Mackay Harbour Andergrove - Beaconsfield Mount Pleasant - Glenella

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