Hay Point, Queensland

Hay Point is a coastal locality in Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. It contains two towns, Hector on its north coast (21.2769°S 149.27°E / -21.2769; 149.27 (Hector, Queensland)) and Half Tide on its south coast (21.2972°S 149.2919°E / -21.2972; 149.2919 (Half Tide)). In the 2016 census, Hay Point had a population of 1,348 people.

Hay Point
Queensland
Coal loaders at Hay Point
Hay Point
Coordinates21.3027°S 149.2636°E / -21.3027; 149.2636 (Hay Point (centre of locality))
Population1,348 (2016 census)
 • Density58.35/km2 (151.1/sq mi)
Postcode(s)4740
Area23.1 km2 (8.9 sq mi)
Time zoneAEST (UTC+10:00)
Location
  • 20.7 km (13 mi) NE of Sarina
  • 33.7 km (21 mi) SSE of Mackay
  • 320 km (199 mi) NNW of Rockhampton
  • 951 km (591 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)Mackay Region
State electorate(s)Mirani
Federal division(s)Capricornia
Localities around Hay Point:
Alligator Creek Coral Sea Coral Sea
Alligator Creek Hay Point Coral Sea
Alligator Creek Grasstree Beach Coral Sea
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