West 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 West Mackay, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
| Locality | West 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 | -21.15077 |
| Longitude | 149.16305 |
| Population | 6,339 |
| Density | 979.8 /km² |
| Area | 6.5 km² |
| Elevation | 12 m |
| Postcode | 4740 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 804 km north-northwest |
West Mackay is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 6,339. The locality covers an area of 6.5 km², giving a population density of about 979.8 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 12 m above sea level. It lies approximately 804 km north-northwest of Brisbane. West Mackay is located at 21.1508°S, 149.1630°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.
West Mackay unfurls onto the coastal plain, a broad expanse where the Queensland sun, even in its gentler moods, casts a shimmering heat haze over the landscape. It lies 2.5 km west-south-west of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 249°T), and is situated 6.9 km south-south-west of Andergrove. The land here is a palette of muted greens and earthy browns, a gentle slope downwards towards the distant, unseen harbour, the air carrying a faint, persistent tang of salt. Rows of houses, their roofs a cheerful mosaic of terracotta and grey, march across the terrain, interspersed with pockets of urban parkland where the leaves of palms rustle with a dry, whispering sound. The dominant character is one of quiet industry and a steady, unhurried unfolding of daily life, where the vast, open sky feels as much a part of the place as the bitumen roads and manicured lawns.
This locality, West Mackay, is intrinsically linked to the rich agricultural heritage of the surrounding region, a history deeply entwined with the sugar cane that once defined much of the economic landscape. Though the sprawling plantations have receded in places, the echoes of that era remain, influencing the very rhythm of the place. The proximity to the Pioneer River, a vital artery for the district, has always fostered a connection to the water, a subtle but undeniable influence on the local character and a reminder of the bounty and challenges nature presents. The establishment of residential areas has brought a diverse population, drawn by the promise of a tropical lifestyle, contributing to a community that blends the practicalities of modern living with the enduring spirit of its pioneering past.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of West 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 West Mackay, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for West 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 West 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. |