5 Best Property Investment Suburbs in Mackay 2025

With a steadily rising population of over 126,000 residents, Mackay is one of Queensland’s fastest-growing regional cities. Mackay’s potential is most evident in property price growth; overall housing prices have increased by over 25% in 12 months since April 2024.

Mackay property offers low purchase prices compared to capital cities and a high potential for return as the city continues to grow in population, economy, and infrastructure developments. Here are some of the highest investment potential suburbs in Mackay for 2025.

Highest Growth Suburbs in Mackay 

*Figures as of 22 April 2025 - realestate.com.au

1. Beaconsfield

Beaconsfield is 8 km from the Mackay CBD, offering suburban living with easy access to nearby schools, such as Beaconsfield State School, Carlisle Adventist Christian College, and Mackay District Special School. Coupled with open recreational areas on the suburb's borders, like Mackay Golf Club and five parks, Beaconsfield caters to young families and residents seeking a slower-paced lifestyle.

Median house price: $590,000 (Up 18.4% since April 2024)

Median weekly house rent: $630

Rental yield: 5.8% for houses

2. North Mackay

North Mackay’s proximity to the city (2.8 km from the CBD) is among its strongest draws for residents and investors alike. Despite being close enough to be considered an inner-city suburb, North Mackay still offers affordable house prices below $500,000, making it a prime location for a high return on investment.

Median house price: $499,500 (Up 26.5% since April 2024)

Median unit price: $333,750 (Up 30.5% since April 2024)

Median weekly house rent: $565

Median weekly unit rent: $375

Rental yield: 6.2% for houses, 6.9% for units

3. Seaforth

Seaforth is a coastal town located 35 km from Mackay City and is a well-known fishing destination. A vast majority of residential development is located along the coastline, with inland regions reserved for sugarcane cropping and livestock grazing. Seaforth’s house prices have skyrocketed by 46.5% over the past 12 months, due to the expansive Seaforth Esplanade Redevelopment completed in 2020 that has added significantly to the region’s liveability.

Median house price: $630,000 (Up 46.5% since April 2024)

Median weekly house rent: $790

Rental yield: 6.6% for houses

4. Bucasia

Bucasia is a beachside suburb located 14.9 km from the Mackay CBD, featuring two main residential areas: one along the beachfront and the other along Mackay Bucasia Rd, which serves as the primary transport link to the city. With the pristine sands of Bucasia Beach, a local state school, and the Northern Beaches Community Hall, Bucasia offers coastal living at affordable house prices of $600,000. 

Median house price: $600,000 (Up 30.4% since April 2024)

Median unit price: $128,250 (Up 12.0% since April 2024)

Median weekly house rent: $625

Median weekly unit rent: $400

Rental yield: 5.8% for houses, 7.2% for units

5. Blacks Beach

Blacks Beach offers coastal living along the longest beach in Mackay. Residential development in Blacks Beach is on the rise, offering investors the opportunity to secure new homes as investments as the suburb grows in popularity as a holiday destination. House prices in Blacks Beach have been rapidly rising (23.6% annual growth) — a testament to the suburb’s future investment potential. 

Median house price: $540,000 (Up 23.6% since April 2024)

Median unit price: $375,500 (Up 17.3% since April 2024)

Median weekly house rent: $597

Median weekly unit rent: $460

Rental yield: 5.8% for houses, 6.1% for units