Ooralea vs West Mackay QLD
Two Queensland suburbs, about 3 km apart, side by side — straight from the official numbers.
The numbers
| Ooralea | West Mackay | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 3,691 | 6,536 |
| Median age | 35 | 42 |
| Median rent (weekly) | $440 | $320 |
| Owner-occupied | 73% | 64% |
| Family households | 78% | 63% |
| SEIFA advantage (decile of 10) | 7 | 4 |
| Tree canopy | 3% | 13% |
| Population 2011 | 2,601 | 6,507 |
What stands out
West Mackay rents cheaper — $320 vs $440 a week at the census.
Ooralea ranks higher on the SEIFA advantage scale (decile 7 vs 4).
West Mackay is the greener of the two (13% vs 3% tree canopy).
Growth since 2011: Ooralea +42%, West Mackay +0%.
In short
The two sit about 3 km apart in a straight line, both in Queensland.
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