Hay Point, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Hay Point, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Hay Point |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.2982 |
| Longitude | 149.26933 |
| Population | 1,263 |
| Density | 54.8 /km² |
| Area | 23.1 km² |
| Elevation | 9 m |
| Postcode | 4740 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 784 km north-northwest |
Hay Point is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 1,263. The locality covers an area of 23.1 km², giving a population density of about 54.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 9 m above sea level. It lies approximately 784 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Hay Point is located at 21.2982°S, 149.2693°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4740. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Hay Point breathes the salt-laden air of Queensland's coast, a place where the vast expanse of the Coral Sea meets a land shaped by gentle slopes and the enduring Queensland sun. It lies 19.4 km south-south-east of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 153°T), and is situated 14.7 km south-east of Bakers Creek. The landscape here is a study in the meeting of elements: the vibrant green of tropical vegetation spills towards the shimmering blue horizon, punctuated by the occasional weathered timber dwelling. The air itself carries a humid warmth, a constant whisper of the tropics, and in the late afternoon, the light softens, casting a golden hue over the scattered residential streets and the utilitarian infrastructure that defines the immediate surroundings. The very essence of Hay Point is in this quiet unfolding of coastal life, a place unhurried, yet undeniably connected to the pulse of the ocean.
The story of Hay Point is intrinsically linked to the colossal shipments of coal that have defined its modern existence, a far cry from the earliest days when this coastline was a vital artery for the traditional custodians. Its deepwater harbour, a testament to engineering ambition, now serves as a critical nexus for global trade, its towering shiploaders a stark silhouette against the often-brilliant sky. The local economy, though dominated by the immense coal export terminals, also holds a quiet resilience in its more established residential areas, where neighbours share a common understanding of life lived by the sea. For the traveller, Hay Point offers a glimpse into the raw power of industry harmonised, however imperfectly, with the pervasive beauty of the tropical coast.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Hay Point, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Hay Point, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Hay Point includes the postcode (4740), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Hay Point is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |