Average rent in Mackay Harbour, QLD — 2026

Mackay Harbour sits in the Mackay local government area, 805km from the Brisbane CBD, with a population of around 615 at the most recent ABS Census (2021). The typical renter pays $510/week — above the Queensland state median of $359/week. 39% of households rent, and the rest own outright or are paying off a mortgage.

$510/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
615

ABS 2021

Median age
50
Distance to Brisbane
805 km
Households renting
39%
Separate houses
8%
Flats / apartments
57%
Born overseas
19%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Mackay

Renting in Mackay Harbour

Mackay Harbour sits well above the Queensland median, with the typical renter paying $510/week — that's 42% over the state-wide $359/week (ABS Census 2021). It's a renter-heavy suburb at 39%, and the housing stock leans hard into apartments and flats (57%) — the high-density profile you'd expect from inner-Brisbane. About 19% of residents were born overseas, and the most common occupation category is Professionals. At 805km from the Brisbane CBD, the rent premium tracks proximity to jobs, transit, and lifestyle. If you're applying here, expect competition and fast market times. State rent indices (CoreLogic, Domain, SQM) suggest the 2021 baseline is already well out of date — your reported figure above is the live read.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Mackay Harbour?+
Based on ABS Census 2021 data, the median weekly rent for households in Mackay Harbour, QLD was $510. Where renters have submitted recent reports through RenterSay, the live figure shown above reflects post-2021 changes. State rent indices like CoreLogic and Domain suggest the 2021 baseline is now several years stale — treat it as the historical anchor, not the current asking price.
How does Mackay Harbour rent compare to Queensland?+
At the 2021 Census, Queensland's state median rent was $359 a week. Mackay Harbour sat at $510 — 42% above the state average. The suburb is 805km from Brisbane, and rent generally scales with how close you are to the CBD, transit links, and the local dwelling mix (8% separate houses, 57% flats here).
Which suburbs near Mackay Harbour have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Mackay Harbour's $510/week (ABS 2021): Mountain Creek, Weipa, Sunshine Beach. On the higher end, you've got Worongary - Tallai, Brookfield - Kenmore Hills, Pinjarra Hills - Pullenvale. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

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