Mackay Harbour suburb profile
Mackay Harbour is a coastal suburb at the mouth of the Pioneer River, defined by its working port, wharves and marina rather than a traditional town centre. The shoreline combines industrial waterfront and pockets of housing, so the suburb feels practical and maritime with easy access to boat ramps, fishing spots and foreshore reserves. People who live here often have ties to marine, transport or service industries, while others are drawn to waterside living and uncomplicated coastal recreation. Road links provide a straightforward connection to services and shopping across the river in central Mackay.
Mackay Harbour property market performance
Property growth+19.0%Past 12 months
Mackay Harbour sees relatively few property sales, so there isn't enough recent data to publish a reliable median price for houses or units. The figures that are available show unit values declined a moderate 3.4% over the last 12 months. Over the past 3 months there was 1 house sale and 3 unit sales, and units sold in a median of 24 days over the last 12 months.
The rental market in Mackay Harbour recorded average unit rents of $850 a week over the last 12 months. House rent levels and annual rent-change figures are not available.
| Houses | Units | |
|---|---|---|
Median price Past 3 months | N/A | N/A |
Change in value Past 12 months | N/A | -3.4% |
Sold Past 3 months | 1 | 3 |
Median days on market Past 12 months | N/A | 24 |
Average rent Past 12 months | N/A | $850 |
Change in rent Past 12 months | N/A | N/A |
5 year median price trend for houses and units
Mackay Harbour demographics
A small community of 686 people, Mackay Harbour has a median age of 50. The median total household income is $2,079 a week, which equates to roughly $108,108 a year.
Family life is largely made up of couples. Couple families without children are the largest group at 62.5%, while couple families with children account for 28.6% and one-parent families 8.9%. Together, the two couple-family categories make up 91.1% of reported families.
Homes in Mackay Harbour are more often owner-occupied than rented: 40.2% are owned outright and 19.2% are owned with a mortgage, giving 59.4% owner-occupancy in total, compared with 40.6% rented. Owner-occupiers therefore outnumber renters by roughly three to two.
Suburbs near Mackay Harbour
Some popular suburbs near Mackay Harbour include:
How does Mackay Harbour compare to nearby suburbs?
- Median unit prices: Mackay Harbour’s median unit price is 56.4% higher than Mackay’s.
- House price growth: Over the past 12 months, house prices in Mackay Harbour have grown 29.0% higher than in Slade Point.
- Unit price growth: Property prices in nearby North Mackay have risen 9.2% more than in Mackay Harbour over the past year.
- Selling speed for units: Properties in Mackay Harbour are selling 4.0% faster than in Andergrove.

