About Mackay
Mackay is a tropical coastal city of approximately 80,000 people in QLD. Read more about Mackay on Wikipedia.
Electricity in Mackay
Mackay (4740) is on the Ergon Energy distribution network.
Our take on electricity in Mackay
Ergon is the sole retailer. Tariff optimisation is the main path to savings. Mining shift workers on time-of-use tariffs can save significantly by running appliances during daytime off-peak.
For detailed pricing information, reference prices, and tips for your state, see our Compare Electricity Prices in QLD guide.
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NBN technology available in Mackay includes FTTP, FTTN, and fixed wireless in outer areas. Check your specific address at the NBN Co address checker to confirm which technology and speed tiers are available at your premises.
Multiple ISPs serve Mackay for addresses on the NBN network. Compare internet plans to find the best speed and price combination for your household.
NBN technology in Mackay
This suburb-level snapshot summarises 4,643 premises checked in the source dataset. Your individual address may differ.
| Connection type | Premises | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre to the premises (FTTP) | 4,380 | 94.3% |
| Fibre to the node (FTTN) | 10 | 0.2% |
| Fibre to the building (FTTB) | 251 | 5.4% |
| Technology unavailable | 2 | 0.0% |
Mackay already has 94% of premises on full fibre (FTTP), so most plans here can reach the higher NBN speed tiers without any wait for infrastructure upgrades.
Source snapshot: August 2026. Data derived from Luke Prior's open-source NBN Upgrade Map and ultimately from NBN address-check results. Counts are indicative, are not official NBN coverage statistics, and can include unknown records. View source and methodology.