East Mackay Queensland Map
Explore East Mackay, Queensland, Australia, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the East 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. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Interactive Map of East Mackay, Queensland
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This interactive map shows the street layout and satellite imagery for East 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.
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| Locality | East 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 | -21.1541 |
| Longitude | 149.19776 |
| Population | 3,523 |
| Density | 1067.6 /km² |
| Area | 3.3 km² |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Postcode | 4740 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 802 km north-northwest |
About East Mackay, Queensland
East Mackay is a locality in the Mackay Regional local government area of Queensland, Australia. It has a population of approximately 3,523. The locality covers an area of 3.3 km², giving a population density of about 1067.6 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 6 m above sea level. It lies approximately 802 km north-northwest of Brisbane. East Mackay is located at 21.1541°S, 149.1978°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.
East Mackay spreads across the coastal plain, a sun-drenched sprawl facing the wide embrace of the Coral Sea. It lies 1.8 km south-east of Mackay, QLD (from Mackay, QLD: bearing 135°T), and is situated 6.9 km south of Andergrove. The air here carries a perpetual scent of salt and the damp, earthy perfume of sub-tropical vegetation, a constant reminder of the ocean's proximity. Low-lying land, interspersed with the occasional cluster of hardy palms and the more cultivated greenery of suburban gardens, defines its character. The sky overhead often hangs in a vast, pale blue, occasionally broken by the dramatic, bruised purples and oranges of an approaching storm, or the soft, diffused glow of a humid afternoon. The distant hum of traffic on the main arterial roads provides a steady, unobtrusive soundtrack to the quiet unfolding of the day, a gentle counterpoint to the rustle of leaves and the cry of gulls.
This part of the region, historically linked to the agricultural heartland that once dominated its hinterland, now thrives on a more diverse economic footing. Once, the rich soils supported sugarcane plantations, their history whispered in the occasional remnant of old tramlines or the enduring presence of processing mills further inland, but now commerce and industry have diversified. The proximity to the harbour has always been a defining feature, facilitating trade and shaping the settlement’s development. Today, East Mackay serves as a vital hub, with its commercial centres buzzing with local businesses and services, supporting a population that has grown with the expanding regional economy. The nearby waterways, particularly the estuarine systems, continue to offer recreational opportunities and a connection to the marine environment, a subtle echo of the traditional sustenance derived from these waters.
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About This East Mackay Map Page
This page provides a street and satellite map of East 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 East Mackay, in the Mackay Regional local government area.
Detailed location data for East 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 East Mackay is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | August 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. |
