Where do these numbers come from?

The live database behind Mackay Business Guide, rebuilt the same way as every other page each day. Nothing here is estimated.

What does claimed mean?

The owner has confirmed the listing is theirs and can edit its description, hours, phone and website.

Why are only 30 suburbs and 30 categories shown?

These are the 30 biggest of each by business count. Every suburb and category, including the smaller ones, is listed at /suburbs/ and /categories/.

The numbers

How many businesses in Mackay, by suburb and category

As of October 2026 the guide lists 2,210 businesses. The 30 biggest suburbs and the 30 biggest categories below come straight from the database behind the guide, rebuilt every day.

Have a phone number44%

Have a website70%

Claimed by the owner0%

The 30 biggest suburbs

Suburb, businesses, top 3 categories

Mackay672Clothing stores 41, Real estate agents 24, Restaurants 23
East Mackay243Mechanics 11, Gyms 8, Accommodation 7
Paget240Manufacturing and supply 34, Industrial services 23, Engineering services 15
Mount Pleasant115Furniture stores 5, Specialist doctors 4, Restaurants 4
Sarina104Banks 5, Accommodation 5, Farms 4
West Mackay89Accommodation 17, Restaurants 5, Doctors and medical centres 4
North Mackay64Mechanics 4, Hospitals 3, Martial arts studios 3
South Mackay64Manufacturing and supply 7, Rental services 4, Builders 4
Te Kowai62Wholesale stores 16, Builders 5, Industrial services 4
Mackay Harbour60Hardware stores 3, Mechanics 3, Manufacturing and supply 3
Ooralea49Hardware stores 4, Builders 3, Auto parts stores 2
Andergrove44Mechanics 3, Builders 3, Diagnostic services 2
Rural View40Builders 4, Day spas 3, Mechanics 2
Slade Point40Wholesale stores 3, Manufacturing and supply 3, Mechanics 2
Glenella37Builders 4, Engineering services 3, Manufacturing and supply 3
Walkerston26Restaurants 3, Naturopaths 2, Beauty salons 1
Beaconsfield25Beauty salons 2, Builders 2, Schools 2
Marian25Beauty salons 2, Cafes 2, Land surveying 2
Bucasia20Real estate agents 2, Hearing clinics 1, Restaurants 1
Racecourse17Farms 2, Mechanics 1, Chiropractors 1
Mirani15Sports and recreation venues 1, Banks 1, Beauty salons 1
Bakers Creek12Manufacturing and supply 2, Auto customisation 1, Caravan dealers 1
Finch Hatton11Farms 2, Rental services 1, Cafes 1
Eimeo10Massage therapists 2, Accountants 1, Naturopaths 1
Blacks Beach8Accommodation 3, Vocational training 1, Home services 1
Calen8Service station 2, Betting shops 1, Accommodation 1
Eungella8Accommodation 3, Restaurants 2, Art galleries 1
Kuttabul7Cafes 1, Convenience stores 1, Accommodation 1
Farleigh6Mechanics 1, HR and recruitment 1, Manufacturing and supply 1
Hay Point6Bars 1, Bed and breakfasts 1, Transport and logistics 1

How many businesses in Mackay, by suburb and category

The 30 biggest suburbs

The 30 biggest categories