Explore Mackay, Queensland, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Mackay, QLD map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail.
This page also offers TOPO MAPS — Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets — plus a labelled MGA grid overlay, a distance and bearing tool, and a GPS grid-reference readout. See How to Use This Map below. You will find live weather, local and world news further down the page.
This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for Mackay, Queensland, Australia. Use the Map and Satellite buttons above to switch between street map and aerial imagery views. Use the + and − buttons to zoom in or out, or scroll your mouse wheel while holding the Control key to zoom. On a touchscreen, use a two-finger pinch gesture to zoom in and out.
Click ⛶ Fullscreen to expand the map to fill your screen for a larger view. To return to the normal page view, press the Escape key on your keyboard, click the ✕ Exit Fullscreen button that appears above the map, or on a mobile device tap the back button (Android) or the close icon (iOS).
Drag the map to pan to any area of Queensland or beyond. Switch to Satellite view to see high-resolution aerial photography of Mackay and surrounding areas, including streets, buildings, parks and waterways.
TOPO MAPS — NEW. Click the green 🔍 Search Maps button below the map to open a second map with a Base map row offering three choices. OSM is the standard OpenStreetMap street map. Topo shows the Geoscience Australia National Base Map — seamless topographic mapping covering the mainland, Tasmania and the external territories. NATMAP 250K shows the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 map sheets, mosaicked nationwide — the printed sheets generations of Australians navigated the outback with. The search box finds any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name, so you are not limited to Mackay.
Reading the map like a paper sheet. Click Grid to overlay the Map Grid of Australia (MGA), labelled along the edges exactly as a printed topographic sheet is — at normal zoom the squares are one kilometre across, so you can read a six-figure grid reference by eye and judge distance directly off the map. Click Measure, then tap two points, to get the distance between them together with the grid bearing in degrees and mils, the true bearing, and the magnetic bearing to set on a compass.
Click 📍 My position to take a single GPS reading from your device. It marks where you are and reports your position as an MGA grid reference as well as plain latitude and longitude — the grid reference being what emergency services and search and rescue work from — with a Copy position button so you can paste it straight into a text message. It takes one reading and stops, rather than tracking continuously, to conserve your battery. Note that map tiles need mobile coverage, but a GPS reading does not — your coordinates stay correct even where the map itself cannot load, which across much of inland Australia is most of the time.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Locality | Mackay |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mackay Regional |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -21.14268 |
| Longitude | 149.18557 |
| Population | 121,691 |
| Density | 27846.9 /km² |
| Area | 4.4 km² |
| Elevation | 11 m |
| Postcode | 4740 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 804 km north-northwest |
Mackay is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. With a population of 121,691, Mackay is a major urban centre in Queensland. The locality covers an area of 4.4 km², giving a population density of about 27846.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 11 m above sea level. It lies approximately 804 km north-northwest of Brisbane. Mackay is located at 21.1427°S, 149.1856°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 unfolds along the Queensland coast, a city shaped by the embrace of the Coral Sea and the verdant sweep of the Pioneer Valley. It lies 283.6 km north-north-west of Rockhampton City, QLD (from Rockhampton City, QLD: bearing 331°T), and is situated 5.6 km south of Andergrove. Its geography is a gentle gradient, from the sandy shores that kiss the tide to the fertile plains that beckon inland, a landscape where the air often carries the faint, sweet perfume of sugarcane. The city itself possesses a relaxed, sun-drenched character, a place where the bright, humid air seems to encourage a slower pace, punctuated by the cries of seabirds and the distant hum of agricultural machinery. The Pioneer River, a silver ribbon, meanders through its heart, offering a constant, soothing presence that reflects the broad, open skies above.
The story of Mackay is deeply entwined with the rich alluvial soils of the Pioneer Valley, which have sustained a thriving sugar industry for generations, shaping its economy and defining its identity. From its early days as a colonial outpost, the cultivation of sugarcane has been the lifeblood of Mackay, fostering a robust agricultural sector that continues to be a cornerstone of its prosperity. This foundational industry has attracted generations of workers and innovators, building a resilient economic base that extends to supporting services, manufacturing, and a growing tourism sector drawn to the region's natural beauty and tropical allure. The land, bathed in the generous Queensland sun, continues to yield its bounty, a testament to the enduring partnership between the people and the soil.
Mackay’s cultural landscape is as vibrant and diverse as its natural setting, offering a rich tapestry for residents and visitors alike. The city proudly hosts sporting clubs across major Australian codes, including the Mackay Cutters in the Queensland Cup (NRL) and the Mackay Meteors in the NBL, fostering a strong sense of local pride and community engagement. Throughout the year, Mackay buzzes with annual events and festivals, celebrating its heritage and contemporary spirit, from lively agricultural shows to vibrant cultural gatherings that showcase the region's unique character. World-famous landmarks are few, but the natural attractions are abundant, with the stunning beaches of the Whitsundays within easy reach and the verdant expanses of the Eungella National Park offering a cooler, rainforest sanctuary. The city is also home to Central Queensland University, an important centre for learning and research, contributing to the intellectual and social fabric of Mackay. While no singular global icon defines its skyline, the collective charm of its coastal setting, the warmth of its people, and the enduring spirit of its sugarcane heritage create a distinct and memorable impression.
Sources: curated tourist landmarks, CAPAD 2024 (Australian protected areas), OpenStreetMap.
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This page provides a street and satellite map of Mackay, Queensland. 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, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for Mackay 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.
Search Maps opens a second, independent map. It searches OpenStreetMap for any Australian town, suburb or landmark by name; offers Geoscience Australia topographic mapping and the classic NATMAP 1:250 000 sheets as base layers; overlays a labelled Map Grid of Australia (MGA) so the map can be read like a printed topographic sheet; measures distance and grid, true and magnetic bearings between any two points; and takes a single GPS fix reporting your position as an MGA grid reference and as latitude and longitude. Map tiles require mobile coverage, but a GPS position does not, so the coordinates remain correct even where the map cannot load.
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 is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | October 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Map layers | Google Maps; © OpenStreetMap contributors; © Geoscience Australia National Base Map and NATMAP 1:250 000 (CC BY 4.0); magnetic declination from NOAA NCEI (World Magnetic Model) |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |