Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
11/11 Porter Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Mackay Regional Council Planning Scheme 2014
Height Limit
9m or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mackay has solid public primary and secondary options anchored by Mackay State High School and Mackay North State School, plus established Catholic and independent alternatives. The region offers a mix of mainstream and faith-based education within compact commuting distance.
Likely public catchment
Most Mackay properties are likely zoned for Mackay North State School (primary) and Mackay State High School (secondary); always verify with the QLD Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Mackay State High School
In catchmentMackay North State School
In catchmentSlade State School
St. Anthony's School
MacKillop Catholic College
The Mackay School
Ooralea State School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
11 Porter Street, Mackay is located in a central residential area with moderate local traffic flow. The property benefits from proximity to main arterial roads while maintaining relative quietness on the immediate street.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minor peak-hour impacts during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) commute times on nearby Victoria Street and Gordon Street, but Porter Street itself experiences minimal congestion.
Public Transport
Mackay Transit bus stops within 400-500m; nearest stop approximately 5-minute walk away with regular local bus service coverage
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Mackay, QLD experiences high flood risk due to its proximity to the Mackay River and Pioneer River catchments, which have a history of significant flooding events (notably 2008, 2017, 2020). The region is subject to regional council flood overlays and design flood mapping; properties within identified flood zones face strict planning controls and floor-level requirements to manage inundation risk.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Mackay Regional Council Flood Overlay Maps and planning scheme flood-prone land provisions
- •Mandatory floor level requirements typically 500mm–1000mm above Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) or design flood level
- •Development assessment against Mackay flood study (covering Mackay River, Pioneer River, and coastal inundation)
- •Potential requirement for flood impact assessment and mitigation measures for properties in mapped flood zones
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Mackay is located in a regional Queensland area with moderate bushfire risk, primarily affecting fringe-rural and hinterland properties rather than the main town centre. Properties in vegetated or elevated areas surrounding Mackay are more likely to fall within Bushfire Prone Area mapping and require BAL assessment under Queensland's State Planning Policy. The coastal location provides some natural protection, though surrounding dry sclerophyll woodland and seasonal grass growth present fire risk during high-risk fire weather periods.
Crime & Safety
Mackay experiences crime rates broadly consistent with Queensland regional centres of comparable size. Theft and assault represent the primary crime concerns, while motor vehicle theft remains relatively lower. The suburb maintains stable crime trends with community policing initiatives contributing to consistent public safety outcomes.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mackay is experiencing moderate development activity centred on CBD mixed-use renewal, waterfront precinct activation, and large-scale suburban residential subdivision in growth corridors to the north and west. Regional industrial infrastructure and tourism-focused projects are also underway, reflecting the region's reliance on resources, agriculture, and emerging tourism positioning. Development pipeline is steady but constrained by market volatility in regional Queensland.
Mackay Harbour precinct redevelopment
2 kmWaterfront activation and mixed-use development targeting tourism and local employment around the central harbour area.
Determination: 2026-2027
Residential subdivision – North Mackay
8 kmLarge-scale greenfield residential estate with 200+ allotments targeting middle-income owner-occupiers and investors.
Mackay Region Botanic Gardens expansion
5 kmExtension and amenity upgrade to regional botanic gardens with improved visitor infrastructure and landscaping.
Commercial retail and office – Mackay CBD
0.5 kmMid-rise office and retail mixed-use development consolidating CBD commercial activity.
Determination: 2025
Sarina industrial precinct expansion
35 kmRegional industrial/logistics hub expansion supporting agricultural processing and regional freight distribution.
Determination: 2024-2025
Mackay regional transport infrastructure upgrade
3 kmRoad and intersection upgrades supporting improved regional connectivity and traffic management across the Mackay LGA.
Heritage & Conservation
Mackay is a regional centre with significant heritage value tied to its 19th-century development as a sugar-exporting port town. The CBD and nearby precincts contain multiple state and locally-listed heritage properties, particularly around the harbour, civic buildings, and industrial sugar infrastructure. Properties within the conservation areas face development controls and external alteration requirements.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Approval required for external alterations to heritage-listed buildings
- •Demolition restrictions on buildings of local or state significance
- •Design guidelines must align with conservation area character
- •Planning overlay applies to identified heritage precincts in CBD and surrounding areas
Nearby Heritage Items