Hay Point, Queensland

Hay Point
Coal loaders at Hay Point
Hay Point
Interactive map of Hay Point
Coordinates: 21°18′10″S 149°15′49″E / 21.3027°S 149.2636°E / -21.3027; 149.2636 (Hay Point (centre of locality))
CountryAustralia
StateQueensland
LGA
Location
Government
 • State electorate
 • Federal division
Area
 • Total
23.1 km2 (8.9 sq mi)
Population
 • Total1,306 (2021 census)
 • Density56.54/km2 (146.4/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+10:00 (AEST)
Postcode
4740
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Hay Point is a coastal locality in Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. It contains two towns, Hector on its north coast (21°16′37″S 149°16′12″E / 21.2769°S 149.27°E / -21.2769; 149.27 (Hector, Queensland)) and Half Tide on its south coast (21°17′50″S 149°17′31″E / 21.2972°S 149.2919°E / -21.2972; 149.2919 (Half Tide)). In the 2021 census, the locality of Hay Point had a population of 1,306 people.