Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
9 Howard Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Mackay Regional Council Planning Scheme 2014
Height Limit
9m
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Hay Point is a small coastal industrial suburb near Mackay with limited local schooling infrastructure. Primary students typically attend the local Hay Point State School, while secondary students travel to Mackay State High School (~28 km). Catholic and independent alternatives are available in Mackay, though distance is a consideration for families in this locality.
Likely public catchment
Hay Point is zoned for Hay Point State School (primary) and Mackay State High School (secondary). Verify current catchment boundaries with the QLD Education Department.
Nearby schools
Hay Point State School
In catchmentMackay State High School
In catchmentSarina State School
Sarina State High School
St. Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Mackay
Mackay Catholic College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
9 Howard Street, Hay Point is located in a regional industrial area with generally light traffic conditions. The area experiences minimal congestion typical of rural Queensland coastal zones, with traffic primarily related to local port operations and resource industries.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour impact is minimal in this industrial zone. Traffic fluctuations are primarily driven by port operations and shift changes at industrial facilities rather than typical commuter patterns. Local traffic remains manageable throughout the day.
Public Transport
Public transport is limited in this regional area. Nearest bus services are approximately 5-10km away in Mackay. The location is primarily vehicle-dependent, typical of industrial port areas in regional Queensland.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Hay Point is a coastal locality in Mackay Region, QLD, situated on the northern side of Hay Point Inlet with direct exposure to tidal waterways and storm surge risk from tropical cyclones. The area is subject to Mackay Regional Council's flood study overlays covering both riverine and coastal inundation hazards, with particular vulnerability to storm surge during cyclone season. Development in this locality typically requires compliance with stringent floor level and design requirements due to its low-lying coastal topography.
Planning Controls
- •Minimum floor levels required above probable maximum storm surge and rainfall-induced flooding
- •Development setback requirements from tidal waterways and coastal hazard lines
- •Flood-compatible design standards for structures in high-risk coastal areas
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment for any material change of use or development
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Hay Point is a coastal industrial locality in central Queensland with low to moderate bushfire risk. The area is characterised by port infrastructure, agricultural land, and sparse native vegetation, placing most developed properties outside designated bushfire-prone areas. Standard construction practices are typically adequate for this locality.
Crime & Safety
Hay Point is a small industrial port locality in regional Queensland with crime rates generally below Queensland state averages. The suburb experiences typical patterns for a regional industrial area with modest incident frequencies across most categories. Crime trends remain relatively stable with no significant escalation or marked improvement evident.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Hay Point is primarily an industrial and port-focused precinct with limited residential development, dominated by coal export terminal operations and bulk commodity infrastructure. Regional growth activity is concentrated in greater Mackay (15-20 km away) with new suburban estates and transport corridor improvements. Development pressure in the Hay Point locality itself remains low, with activity focused on port facility maintenance and regional infrastructure supporting the resources sector.
Hay Point Coal Terminal Expansion
0 kmMajor port infrastructure facility serving coal export operations and bulk commodity handling for the Mackay region.
Mackay Residential Growth Corridor
15 kmMedium-density residential development in greater Mackay area with staged lot releases and new estate infrastructure.
Mackay Ring Road Extensions
18 kmRegional transport corridor improvement project to enhance connectivity between Hay Point port precinct and inland industrial areas.
Industrial Precinct Upgrades - Mackay
12 kmStaged commercial and light industrial development near port and regional centres to support resource sector services.
Regional Water Infrastructure Project
20 kmState-level water supply and distribution upgrades to support growth in Mackay region and surrounding industrial precincts.
Heritage & Conservation
Hay Point is a modern industrial and residential locality primarily developed from the mid-20th century onwards, focused on port and coal export infrastructure rather than heritage conservation. The area contains few heritage-listed properties, though nearby Mackay has established heritage precincts. Most properties in Hay Point are subject to standard planning controls rather than heritage overlays or conservation area restrictions.
Nearby Heritage Items