POR TER PORTER SQUARE MACKAY
A ONCE IN A CENTURY LEASING
OPPORTUNITY
A NEW CHAPTER FOR MACKAY
VICTORIA STREET
BRISBANESTREET
CENTURY LEASING OPPORTUNITY – IN THE HEART OF A ONCE IN A CENTURY RETAIL LEASING OPPORTUNITY – IN THE HEART OF THE
ONCE IN A LIFETIME
Porter Square represents the evolution of one of Mackay’s most historically significant commercial landholdings into a flagship Large Format Retail destination. Occupying a commanding 1.53-hectare CBD site with multi-street exposure, the project delivers an unrivalled opportunity for high-performing national and specialist brands to secure large-format accommodation in the heart of a rapidly expanding regional economy.
Strategically positioned adjacent to Coles and within walking distance of Caneland Central, Porter Square leverages exceptional connectivity, visibility, and consumer access. The precinct will transform a legacy site into a contemporary commercial hub designed to meet the demands of a growing and diverse catchment.
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CARLYLE STREET
OVER A CENTURY IN THE MAKING
Porter Square stands on the foundation of the historic Porters Mitre 10, established in 1883 by Charles Porter. From humble beginnings, Porters grew into one of Queensland’s most enduring family-owned businesses, serving as a cornerstone of Mackay’s construction, trade supply, and community fabric for more than a century.
As the Porter family expanded operations, they progressively acquired land across the block, ultimately shaping the very heart of Mackay’s town centre. This site is more than a retail precinct; it is a cornerstone of the city’s commercial heritage.
Porter Square honours this legacy by preserving the spirit of ingenuity, craftsmanship, and community contribution while ushering in the next era of growth for the site and region. A landmark past becomes a landmark future.
1883
CHARLES PORTER COMMENCED BUILDING EMPRESS OF INDIA HOTEL
1920
PORTERS BEGAN IMPORTING IRON FROM ENGLAND, GLASS PRODUCTS FROM BELGIUM
1967
PORTERS INTRODUCED ALUMINIUM WINDOWS AND DOORS INTO THE BUSINESS
1913
CHARLES PORTER INTRODUCED HARDWARE AND PLUMBING SUPPLIES TO MACKAY
1930
PORTERS BRISBANE STREET SHOWROOM OPENED
1994
PORTERS LAUNCHES PORTERS MANUFACTURING: TRUSS AND FRAME
1983
PORTERS CELEBRATES 100 YEARS IN BUSINESS
2025
A NEW LEGACY IS BORN WITH THE SALE AND REPOSITIONING OF THIS ICONIC SITE
GORDON VICTORIA ST CARLYLE ST
GORDON ST ST BRISBANE ST
BY THE NUMBERS
KAY MAC
128,361 26.55% 62.50%
2025 GREATER MACKAY POPULATION
$511.5M TOURISM GENERATED PER YEAR
$6.8B YEARLY MINING REVENUE GENERATED
1.2M OVERNIGHT VISITORS PER YEAR POPULATION GROWTH BY 2046
$14.8B YEARLY LOCAL ECONOMY OUTPUT
55,000 LOCAL MACKAY JOBS SUPPORTED
$803M SPENT BY TOURISTS ANNUALLY LOCALS HOLD A FORMAL QUALIFICATION
A STRATEGIC RETAIL LOCATION
ECONOMIC CONTEXT & MARKET
ECONOMIC CONTEXT & MARKET CONFIDENCE – A REGIONAL RETAIL MECCA
CONFIDENCE – A REGIONAL RETAIL MECCA
Porter Square occupies a site of irreplaceable strategic significance. Surrounded by established amenity and positioned at the high-movement core of the CBD, the precinct benefits from immediate adjacency to Coles, direct walkability to Caneland Central, and seamless connection to the city’s primary transport corridors. This position delivers consistent, diversified visitation patterns, fuelled by daily needs traffic, professional and civic activity, and destination retail drawcards.
The convenience of on-grade parking, signalised intersections, and strong sightlines from major traffic flows reinforces the site’s core advantage: exceptional ease of access for customers, logistics providers and workforce alike. Few regional retail assets combine scale, centrality and frontage in this manner.
MACKAY AIRPORT TOURISM & LIFESTYLE
Mackay Airport is one of regional Queensland’s busiest, connecting more than one million passengers each year across business, tourism and FIFO routes. Its proximity to the city centre ensures fast access for locals and visitors alike, supporting consistent commercial activity and reliable logistics. Daily services to Brisbane, Rockhampton, Townsville, and the Whitsundays position Mackay as a gateway for regional business and leisure travel delivering a steady influx of high-value, time-sensitive consumers to the retail economy.
As the mainland gateway to the Whitsundays, Mackay attracts over one million visitors annually. Its natural attractions, from pristine beaches and national parks to coral reefs, fuel a thriving tourism and hospitality sector. The city’s reputation for relaxed coastal living, paired with a growing calendar of regional events, drives consistent visitation throughout the year. This influx of tourists, business travellers and day-trippers directly supports strong spending across food, home, lifestyle and destination retail categories.
BOOMING
LOCAL ECONOMY GROWTH MECCA
Mackay’s economy is built on a robust and diversified industrial base. Anchored by mining services, agriculture, manufacturing, logistics and construction, the city sustains one of regional Queensland’s strongest employment markets. This broad economic foundation provides yearround consumer confidence. The nearby industrial precincts and Port of Mackay create strong synergies for large-format retail, particularly in trade, home improvement, and automotive sectors that benefit from the city’s skilled workforce and industrial demand.
With a growing population exceeding 128,000, Mackay serves as the commercial and service hub for Central Queensland. Continued investment in housing, education, and transport infrastructure is driving population stability and expansion across surrounding suburbs. The city’s strong employment pipeline and regional amenity attract new residents seeking coastal lifestyle and opportunity.
GROWTH MEETS DEMAND – BOOMING QUEENSLAND
FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW
A ONCE IN A LIFETIME RETAIL LEASING OPPORTUNITY – IN THE HEART OF THE A ONCE IN A LIFETIME RETAIL LEASING OPPORTUNITY – IN THE HEART OF THE
The masterplan for Porter Square has been guided by three core principles: visibility, functionality, and longevity of built form. The precinct will introduce a contemporary retail architecture language that prioritises large contiguous showroom spaces, generous ceiling heights, natural light penetration, and highly efficient back-of-house servicing. Tenancies will be configured to accommodate flagship occupiers as well as complementary brands that benefit from co-location and anchored footfall.
This is a retail destination engineered not simply to serve demand today, but to support the ongoing growth of home, lifestyle, wellness, and experience-driven retail in regional Australia.
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CQ UNIVERSITY MACKAY
ST PATRICKS COLLEGE MACKAY
CANELANDS SHOPPING CENTRE
MACKAY BASE HOSPITAL
COLES MACKAY (PARKSIDE)
MACKAY STATE SCHOOL
MACKAY AIRPORT
MATER PRIVATE HOSPITAL
MT PLEASANT SHOPPING CENTRE
QUEST HOTEL MACKAY
HARBOUR BEACH
Porter Square occupies a site of irreplaceable strategic significance. Surrounded by established amenity and positioned at the high-movement core of the CBD, the precinct benefits from immediate adjacency to Coles, direct walkability to Caneland Central, and seamless connection to the city’s primary transport corridors.
This position delivers consistent, diversified visitation patterns, fuelled by daily needs traffic, professional and civic activity, and destination retail drawcards.
MACKAY CBD
SOUTH MACKAY
BRISBANE STREET
THE PROJECT TEAM
The Developer: Clover Property Partners, backed by MAI Capital, is a boutique investment manager and advisor bringing a fresh perspective to commercial real estate. With diverse experience and strong in-house capability, the team evaluates opportunities through income generation, capital growth and development potential. The Directors collectively hold over 60 years’ experience, having led investment and development ventures for private equity and institutional clients across Australia.
The Builder Woollam Constructions has delivered trusted results for more than 136 years, building a reputation for doing what they say. With a focus on continual learning, growth and improvement, the business is committed to driving industry standards forward. Woollam partners with communities and clients to deliver outcomes that are reliable, well-crafted and built on long-standing relationships.
The Architect Verve Design Group brings over 35 years’ experience across the building and construction industry, offering practical, solutions-driven design. The team delivers end-to-end building design and documentation, partnering with clients from concept and approvals through to clear construction drawings. Known for strong relationships and open communication, Verve treats every project as their own and helps deliver outstanding results across multiple sectors.
The Planning Consultant Development Directive is a specialist property development consultancy delivering stronger outcomes through integrated expertise in planning, project management, urban design, construction and property law. From concept to completion, the team provides trusted, practical advice and helps clients navigate market conditions across residential, subdivision, commercial, retail, industrial and retirement sectors.
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