Mackay vs Townsville City, QLD suburb comparison
Which suburb suits you better?
Side-by-side comparison of 16 categories from official government and open data.
| Category | Mackay | Townsville City |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 58.7/100 | 53.2/100 |
| Housing (desirability) | 22.1/100 | 35.1/100 |
| Crime rate | 59.1 / 1k | 159.3 / 1k |
| Schools & preschools | 7 | — |
| Parks & reserves | 7 | 5 |
| Walkability | 80.5/100 | 76.0/100 |
| Nearby amenities | 385 | 415 |
| Population | 4,026 | 2,945 |
| SEIFA (IRSAD decile) | 2/10 | 9/10 |
Quick verdicts
- Best for retireesTownsville City
- Best for familiesMackay
- Best for beach lifestyleTownsville City
- Best for investmentTownsville City
- Best for best valueTownsville City
- Best for best schoolsMackay
Comparison summary
Mackay and Townsville City offer different strengths across official suburb data. Mackay leads on more comparison categories overall. Overall score favours Mackay; Housing (desirability) favours Townsville City; Crime rate favours Mackay. Quick verdicts: Retirees → Townsville City, Families → Mackay, Beach lifestyle → Townsville City, Investment → Townsville City.