Originally Posted by Turban Explorer (Post 9782560)

Weatherwise it's pleasant from April to October and then very humid from December to March with alot of rain and the odd cyclone. It's definitely a working town - not alot of glamour here. It's also expensive as it's quite 'full' - houses coming up for rent have 20 applicants etc Health care -been good so far - new hospital - went to casualty and was seen in about 10 minutes.

Lifestyle wise there are nice beaches nearby, national parks, islands to visit.....I'd heard some bad stuff about Mackay before we came here (we used to live in Cairns) but whilst it's by no means one of my preferred locations in Oz it's quite friendly and is a town doing well - which is rare in Queensland.

Originally Posted by jojosmile (Post 9782604)

thanks for your reply, there is variety of opinions about Mackay on forums so its hard to know what its really like. Have you any ideas about the schools ? good or bad