Just five reasons why to live in Mackay
AS more people flock to our piece of paradise to live, invest or holiday, we look at just five reasons why to live in Mackay.
1. Natural beauty and attractions
Mackay is famous for its history as one of Australia’s largest sugarcane farming regions but it is just as famous for its natural beauty and attractions being renowned as a picturesque city surrounded by beaches and rainforest.
The Pioneer River, on which Mackay is built, is one of the few remaining blue rivers in Queensland.
While Cape Hillsborough is renowned for the famous kangaroos on the beach at sunrise. The national park also has several hiking trails including Andrew’s Point Track to Turtle Lookout where turtles can be seen feeding on grass beds in the cove below.
Eungella National Park is also a bushwalking haven with tracks weaving through layers of bright palms. Broken River is one of the most reliable places in Australia to spot the elusive platypus and Eungella Dam is another go-to spot for camping, fishing and water sports.
On the coast from Mackay is a section of the Great Barrier Reef but closer to shore is the islands of St. Bees and Keswick. Keswick Island is ideal for snorkelling and reef adventures with its rich and abundant marine life.
Closer to home, Mackay itself is known for its Harbour Beach, marina and Bluewater Lagoon.
For more information on Mackay’s natural beauty and attractions visit Tourism and Events Queensland.
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2. Weather
With a humid, subtropical climate, Mackay is hot and wet in summer and dry and mild in winter.
The hottest month of the year in Mackay is January with average temperatures in the 30s, while July is the coldest month in Mackay with average temperatures in the low 20s.
Mackay has some very humid months with February being the most humid at approximately 75 percent relative humidity and October the least humid, approximately 63 percent.
For more information on Mackay weather visit the Bureau of Meteorology.
3. Location
Mackay is located about 970 kilometres north of Brisbane. Getting here is easy whether it be by plane, train or car.
There are direct flights from Brisbane or Sydney into Mackay Airport flying Virgin Australia, QantasLink and Jetstar while Moranbah Airport is serviced by QantasLink and Virgin Australia, providing direct flights to Brisbane.
Queensland Rail Travel’s Spirit of Queensland goes direct to Mackay Train Station at Paget, 5km south of the city centre.
By car, the travel time to Mackay from Brisbane is approximately 11 hours and eight hours from Cairns via the Bruce Highway.
For more information on travelling to Mackay visit The Mackay Region Queensland.
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4. Facilities
Mackay is a large coastal city with the convenience of world class facilities. From several shopping centres to boutiques, numerous cafes, eateries and restaurants to hospitals, parks and community spaces.
Mackay Regional Council provides a range of parks, playgrounds, libraries, galleries, museums, sporting precincts and aquatic facilities to residents and visitors to the region.
For a full list of Council’s facilities visit the Mackay Regional Council.
5. People and property
In the 2016 Census, there were 43,364 people in Mackay (State Electoral Divisions). Of these, 50.1 percent were male and 49.9 percent were female and the median age of people was 39 years.
For more information on people visit the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
With that all said, it is no surprise Mackay is an in-demand market with a limited supply of rentals and properties selling quickly or off-market.
But here are three properties providing a limited opportunity to buy a piece of Mackay paradise to invest or live in.
Resort-style, oceanside apartment
Every day is a holiday in your beach side three-bedroom apartment in the Nautilus Condominiums resort complex in East Mackay. Enjoy swimming in the magnificent in-ground saltwater pool, ocean views and convenient central living without the maintenance and hassle.
This beautifully appointed 141m2 apartment is more like a home than unit living. With a huge open plan living/dining area that flows into the functional U shaped kitchen with ample under the bench and overhead storage, dual sink, oven, glass cooktop and rangehood, pantry and fridge that overlooks the sparkling turquoise waters of the inground pool.
Unit 5/4 Prudhoe Street has a rental appraisal of $525 week as we have recently tenanted unit 8 in the same complex for $525/week. Based on these figures the projected gross yield is approximately 7.6%, depending on sale price.
See more on 5/4 Prudhoe Street, East Mackay here.
Make your mark on this family home in Rural View
This nine-year-old family home in Rural View is just waiting for a family to make its mark on it. Is it you?
The exterior of this four-bedroom, two-bathroom home is tasteful render and tile, painted stylishly in white and grey with a remote-controlled, double lock up garage. Set back from the road, this home boasts a large, open front yard with low maintenance gardens.
Inside, the fabulous open-planned kitchen, dining and lounge area which is unquestionably the heart of this home, has been cleverly designed to maximise every inch of space while utilising a nib wall to create a separate room within for the lounge. With multiple almost floor to ceiling windows with fixed blinds and air conditioning, this space is light-filled and cool all year round.
See more on 18 Majesty Street, Rural View here.
Expansive river view furnished apartment in Mackay’s CBD
Unit 401, Lanai Apartments is city living at its finest. The three-bedroom, two-bathroom furnished apartment revels in the best Mackay has to offer: panoramic river views only a stroll from the vibrant city centre.
In a world and class of its own, this spacious apartment is ideal for anyone looking for stylish city living.
Lanai Apartments are renowned as being a luxury hotel combined with the space and convenience of an apartment in Mackay. The complex has a 20m resort style heated in-ground swimming pool surrounded by sundrenched sun lounges, a traditional sauna and gym facilities with weight, exercise bike and treadmill, large BBQ area with outdoor chairs and 24-hour on-site management. There is a rubbish chute on each level, functions and conference room facility and dual lifts with swipe key security.
See more on Unit 401, Lanai Apartments here.
To take advantage of the opportunity to make one of these three fabulous properties your home, contact Benjamin at Baileux on 0400 989 161 or email benjamin@baileux.com.au today.
