Ball Bay is a coastal rural town, a locality and a bay in Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Ball Bay had a population of 360 people. Geography Ball Bay is located north-west of Mackay and south-east of Proserpine. It is the nearest settlement to Cape Hillsborough National Park. History At the , Ball Bay had a population of 628. In the , Ball Bay had a population of 360 people. Amenities The Mackay Regional Council operate a camping ground at Ball Bay. Beach fishing is a popular local activity. The Mackay Regional Council operates a mobile library service on a fortnightly schedule at Coconut Grove. References External links Town map, 1972 Towns in Queensland Mackay Region Coastline of Queensland Localities in Queensland