Racecourse, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Racecourse Mackay, Queensland
Racecourse Location in Queensland
Population	184 (2016 census)
• Density	21.90/km2 (56.7/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4740
Area	8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	6.5 km (4 mi) WSW of Mackay CBD 6.7 km (4 mi) W of South Mackay 949 km (590 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Mackay Region
State electorate(s)	Mirani
Federal Division(s)	Capricornia
Suburbs around Racecourse: Erakala Foulden Foulden Te Kowai Racecourse West Mackay Te Kowai Te Kowai Paget Ooralea Bakers Creek

Racecourse is a suburb of Mackay in the Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census Racecourse had a population of 184 people.

Geography

The northern boundary follows a small section of the Pioneer River while most the eastern boundary is aligned with the North Coast railway line.

Most of the land in Racecourse is used for the cultivation of sugar cane. The cane is transport by rail and refined at the local Racecourse Sugar Mill.

Heritage listings

Racecourse has a number of heritage-listed places, including:

• Cowleys Road: Selwyn House

Education

There are no schools in Racecourse. The nearest government primary schools are Mackay West State School in neighbouring West Mackay to the east and Dundula State School in neighbouring Bakers Creek to the south-east. The nearest government secondary school is Mackay State High School in South Mackay to the east.