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Mackay, Queensland

Ashmore and Cartier Islands

Provincial capital21.1534° S, 149.1655° E

Mackay is a city located in Australia, specifically in the province of Queensland. With a population of 121,691, it serves as an important urban center in the region.

Population121,691
ProvinceQueensland
Coordinates21.1534° S, 149.1655° E
CountryAshmore and Cartier Islands
Rank in Ashmore and Cartier Islands#19 of 19,231

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Nearest Airports

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Mackay Airport

MKYRegional

2.6 km away

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Palmyra Airstrip

YPYALocal

11.3 km away

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Turtle Park Airstrip

YTPKLocal

20.4 km away

About Mackay

Mackay is situated at coordinates -21.15345° latitude and 149.16554° longitude, placing it in the Southern and Eastern hemispheres. The city has an elevation of 11 meters and operates within the Australia/Brisbane timezone.

Mackay ranks #19 among 12,767 cities in Australia. The country's total urban population is 46,981,663, highlighting Mackay's significant presence in the national landscape.

Cities in Queensland

The city is part of Queensland. Specific rankings of Mackay among other cities in the province are not provided.

Brisbane2,780,063Gold Coast640,778Sunshine Coast346,522Logan City345,098Townsville201,313Cairns153,075Toowoomba142,163Caloundra96,305Rockhampton81,021Bundaberg73,747

Nearby Cities

The area surrounding Mackay includes 20 nearby cities and towns.

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West MackayNeighborhood · 6,339 inhab.
0.4 km
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South MackayNeighborhood · 6,494 inhab.
1.6 km
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Devils ElbowCity
2.2 km
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Mackay CityNeighborhood · 3,832 inhab.
2.4 km
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FouldenNeighborhood · 3 inhab.
2.7 km
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OoraleaNeighborhood · 3,170 inhab.
2.9 km
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East MackayNeighborhood · 3,523 inhab.
3.2 km
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RacecourseNeighborhood · 190 inhab.
3.5 km
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Victoria ParkCity
3.6 km
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PagetNeighborhood · 332 inhab.
3.8 km
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Mount PleasantNeighborhood · 4,253 inhab.
4 km
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North MackayNeighborhood · 5,742 inhab.
4 km
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CremorneNeighborhood · 35 inhab.
4.2 km
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GlenellaNeighborhood · 4,297 inhab.
4.5 km
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Te KowaiCity · 208 inhab.
5.3 km
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ErakalaNeighborhood · 547 inhab.
5.8 km
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MiclereCity
6.5 km
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Mackay HarbourNeighborhood · 781 inhab.
6.9 km
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BeaconsfieldNeighborhood · 5,260 inhab.
6.9 km
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AlexandraCity · 188 inhab.
7 km

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Largest cities in Ashmore and Cartier Islands

#1 Sydney5,557,233#2 Melbourne5,350,705#3 Brisbane2,780,063#4 Perth2,309,338#5 Adelaide1,469,163
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Mackay?

The population of Mackay is 121,691.

In which province/state is Mackay located?

Mackay is located in Queensland.

What are the coordinates of Mackay?

The coordinates of Mackay are -21.15345° latitude and 149.16554° longitude.

What is the elevation of Mackay?

The elevation of Mackay is 11 meters.

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