Mackay Harbour, 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 Mackay Harbour, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | Mackay Harbour |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.11628 |
| Longitude | 149.21247 |
| Population | 781 |
| Density | 54.2 /km² |
| Area | 14.4 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 4740 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 805 km north-northwest |
Mackay Harbour is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 781. The locality covers an area of 14.4 km², giving a population density of about 54.2 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 805 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Mackay Harbour is located at 21.1163°S, 149.2125°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4740. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Mackay Harbour juts out into the warm, turquoise expanse of the Coral Sea, a bold assertion of human endeavour against the ceaseless push and pull of the tide. It lies 4.0 km north-east of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 44°T), and is situated 3.8 km south-east of Andergrove. The air here carries a perpetual scent of salt and something deeper, earthier, a hint of the sugarcane fields that lie inland, a subtle perfume that mingles with the tang of diesel from the moored vessels. Palm fronds rustle with a dry whisper against a sky that often burns a brilliant, almost blinding blue, softening later into hues of rose and amethyst as the sun dips towards the horizon, casting long, dancing shadows across the water and the solid, practical structures of the port. The landscape is defined by the meeting of land and sea, a place of engineered breakwaters and natural, sandy shores, where the steady thrum of industry harmonises with the gentle lapping of waves against the pilings.
This harbour has long been the beating heart of trade for the surrounding region, its history interwoven with the fortunes of sugar, coal, and cattle that have flowed through its gates for generations. From its early days as a vital export point for the burgeoning sugarcane industry, Mackay Harbour has evolved, adapting to the changing demands of a modern economy. The wharves, worn smooth by the passage of countless tonnes of cargo, bear silent witness to the labour and ingenuity that built this place, a testament to the pioneers who saw potential in this stretch of Queensland coast. Today, the harbour remains a critical hub, its economic vitality fuelled by the continued export of primary produce and the growing tourism sector that draws visitors to its sheltered waters and neighbouring beaches. The quiet hum of activity, the calls of seabirds, and the distant rumble of trucks all contribute to the distinctive character of Mackay Harbour, a place where the rhythm of work and the embrace of the tropics are inextricably linked.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Mackay Harbour, 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 Mackay Harbour, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Mackay Harbour includes the postcode (4740), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mackay Regional), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner 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 Mackay Harbour 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. |