Mackay Region

Central Queensland regional city, the largest sugar-producing region in Australia (one of the world's largest bulk sugar export terminals). Gross Regional Product $14.8 billion. Mining contributes $7.94 billion in output and $4 billion+ in exports. Construction sector generates $2.9 billion annually. Population 128,360 forecast to grow 25.6% to 159,360 by 2046. Unemployment 2.8%. Health Care + Social Assistance is now the largest employer (8,300+ workers). Major infrastructure pipeline: $500M Mackay Ring Road, $300M fermentation facility, hospital expansion, Waterfront Priority Project. More than $25 billion in approved projects across renewables, manufacturing, tourism and infrastructure. See the suburb table for each median, one year growth and gross yield. Past growth does not indicate future growth.