North Mackay, 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 North Mackay, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | North 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 | -21.12136 |
| Longitude | 149.18289 |
| Population | 5,742 |
| Density | 790.9 /km² |
| Area | 7.3 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 4740 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 806 km north-northwest |
North Mackay is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 5,742. The locality covers an area of 7.3 km², giving a population density of about 790.9 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 806 km north-northwest of Brisbane. North Mackay is located at 21.1214°S, 149.1829°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.
North Mackay rests on the north bank of the Pioneer River, a verdant expanse where the Queensland sun casts a warm, pervasive glow. It lies 2.4 km north of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 353°T), and is situated 3.2 km south of Andergrove. The landscape here is a gentle tapestry of suburban streets, their edges softened by abundant tropical foliage, and the broader, flatter terrain that characterises this coastal plain. Here, the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening sugarcane, mingling with the briny tang of the nearby ocean. The streets themselves, lined with the sturdy Queenslander homes and their characteristic verandas, seem to breathe with a quiet, enduring spirit, a testament to the steady, unhurried pace of life that defines the locality.
The history of North Mackay is intrinsically tied to the fertile lands that surround it, particularly the sugar industry that has long been the lifeblood of this region. For generations, the cultivation and processing of sugarcane have shaped the economy and the character of North Mackay, with the rhythmic hum of machinery and the vast, emerald fields of cane a constant presence. This enduring agricultural heritage is complemented by its proximity to the Mackay Harbour, a vital hub for both commercial fishing and the export of local produce, including the ubiquitous sugar. The town’s development reflects this symbiotic relationship, a steady growth fuelled by the bounty of the land and the sea, creating a distinct identity shaped by hard work, resilience, and the enduring allure of the tropics.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of North Mackay, 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 North Mackay, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for North 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.
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 North Mackay 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. |