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Mackay, QLD Insightsas of Oct 2026
Population size
130 K People
Age distribution
20.3% under 15
64.8% 15-64
14.9% over 65 %
64.8% 15-64
14.9% over 65 %
Household size
2.5 People
Education level
45% Year 12 or equivalent
30% diploma or certificate
25% no post-secondary %
30% diploma or certificate
25% no post-secondary %
Median household income
96,356 AUD per year
Job growth
3,900 jobs
Dominant industries
Resources, METS, Agriculture nan
Cost of living index
105 index (Aus avg 100)
Retail sales per capita
5,200 AUD per year
Disposable income
45,000 AUD per household
Number of competitors
50 major retailers
Presence of anchor tenants
Yes - Woolworths, Coles nan
Foot traffic from nearby businesses
Moderate nan
Rent costs
550 AUD per week for houses
Property values
467,000 AUD median house price
Zoning laws
Mixed-use in urban areas nan
Business permits
Streamlined via council nan
Availability of retail space
Limited sqm
Proximity to major roads
High - Bruce Highway km
Public transportation access
Moderate nan
Parking availability
Abundant in retail areas spaces
Pedestrian traffic
Low to moderate pedestrians per day
Vehicle traffic
High on highways vehicles per day
Public transport accessibility
Bus network covers key areas nan
Commute times
15-20 minutes average
Work patterns
Shift work in resources nan
Shopping preferences
In-store for groceries, online for electronics nan
Brand affinity
Local and national brands nan
Consumer loyalty
High to supermarkets nan
Entertainment and leisure trends
Outdoor activities, festivals nan
Shoplifting rates
Moderate incidents per 1,000
Public safety measures
CCTV in malls, patrols nan
Tourist spending
726.8 million AUD YE Mar 2023
Tourist footfall
171,000 visitors
Major local events
Mackay Festival of Arts nan
Seasonal attractions
Beaches, rainforests nan
Local preference for in-store shopping
61 % for non-essentials
Total retail space
150,000 sqm
Retail space per capita
1.17 sqm per person
Sustainable retail demand
High nan
Major upcoming retail projects
Blacks Beach shopping hub nan
Consumer spending patterns
Value-driven, essential focus nan
Grocery expenditure trends
6.9 % increase in 2023-24
Luxury retail performance
Low nan
Top mall shopping preferences
Caneland Central nan
Key drivers for mall visits
Convenience, social nan
Preferred brand categories
Low preference nan
Preferred brand categories
High preference nan
Number of existing malls
2 malls
Total retail footfall
1,500,000 visits
Retail market gaps
Specialty fashion, electronics nan
Trade area population
150,000 people
Retail potential in catchment area
High nan
Preferred mall layouts
Open-air with anchors nan
Public transport access
Bus routes to malls nan
Walkability score
55 out of 100
Road infrastructure & car access
Good - Bruce Highway nan
Parking capacity in comparable malls
2,000 spaces
Surrounding land use & future developments
Mixed residential/commercial nan
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