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East Mackay suburb profile

East Mackay is a coastal suburb immediately east of Mackay's city centre that sits along the harbour and river frontage, giving it a maritime character. Streets mix older timber cottages and modest post-war homes with low-rise apartment buildings, so residents include young professionals, families and retirees who value waterfront living and easy access to the city. The foreshore and riverside reserves provide walking and cycling routes, while small local shops and cafes serve daily needs. Public transport runs into the CBD and the suburb offers straightforward access to regional roads, making it practical for commuting and weekend trips to nearby beaches.

East Mackay property market performance

Current median dwelling price$560,000Past 3 months

Property growth+16.6%Past 12 months

East Mackay has relatively few recent unit sales, so there isn't enough data to publish a reliable median unit price. On the house side the median house price is $700,000, a sharp rise of 15.2% over the last 12 months. Available indicators show unit values also rose sharply, up 18.1% over the same period.

Over the last three months 15 houses and 7 units sold. Houses sold faster, with a median time on market of 14 days compared with 35 days for units.

The rental market in East Mackay saw house rents average $685 a week, up a solid 5.4% over the last 12 months, while unit rents averaged $450 a week, up a solid 5.9%. Rents for houses and units grew at a similar pace.

HousesUnits
Median price
Past 3 months
$700KN/A
Change in value
Past 12 months
15.2%18.1%
Sold
Past 3 months
157
Median days on market
Past 12 months
1435
Average rent
Past 12 months
$685$450
Change in rent
Past 12 months
5.4%5.9%

5 year median price trend for houses and units

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East Mackay demographics

East Mackay is a community of 3,725 people. The median age is 42, and the median total household income is $1,718 a week, roughly $89,300 a year.

Couple families are dominant in the family mix. Couple families without children are the largest single group at 43.2%, and together with couple families with children (37.6%) they account for 80.8% of families, or just over four in five. One-parent families make up 17.4% of families and other families 1.8%.

Homes in East Mackay are more often owner-occupied than rented. Owned outright (28.6%) combined with owned with a mortgage (32.9%) gives 61.5% owner-occupied, while 38.5% of dwellings are rented, so about three in five homes are owner-occupied and roughly two in five are rented.

Suburbs near East Mackay

Some popular suburbs near East Mackay include:

  • Mackay: The region's main urban centre and coastal service hub.
  • South Mackay: Established suburb with tree-lined streets, parks and a local community feel.
  • West Mackay: Predominantly residential area with a mix of housing and local shops.
  • North Mackay: Suburban district with sports grounds, community facilities and shopping options.
  • Mackay Harbour: Coastal suburb focused on the working harbour, maritime activity and waterfront.

How does East Mackay compare to nearby suburbs?

  • Median house prices: East Mackay’s median house price is 36.6% higher than Mackay’s.
  • Median unit prices: East Mackay’s median unit price is 5.0% higher than Mackay’s.
  • House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in East Mackay have grown 1.4% higher than in South Mackay.
  • Unit price growth: Over the past 12 months, unit prices in East Mackay have grown 12.3% higher than in North Mackay.
  • Selling speed for houses: Properties in East Mackay are selling 57.6% faster than in Mackay.
  • Selling speed for units: Properties in nearby Mackay are selling 42.9% faster than in East Mackay.

Choose the right real estate agents in East Mackay

There are 52 real estate agents in East Mackay, but they don’t all deliver the same results.

Some agents have a much stronger presence in the suburb, with just 5 agents handling around 28.3% of all sales in the past year.

Commission rates in East Mackay typically range from 1% to 3.13%. Comparing agents—including what they charge, what’s included, and how they structure their fees—is not only important when choosing an agent, the right structure can help ensure your chosen agent is motivated to achieve the best possible result.

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