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QLD · North Burnett Council
Mundubbera, 4626
Est. population · Jun 2025
1,180
Growth (1 yr)
+1.1%
Growth (5 yr)
+3.4%
Median age
39
Median income
$1,241/wk
Employment rate
57.2%
Languages at home
26.1%non-English
Most common: Nepali, Arabic, Gujarati
2021 Census · usual residence
Desirability score
- Green suburb
- High desirability
- Education hub
- Café precinct
- National parks
Suburb profile
Mundubbera sits in North Burnett Council as a regional smaller community that feels self-contained and a long way from big-city bustle. Working households and growing families are the backbone of local life, with a strong presence of young families throughout. Many residents were born overseas or speak a language other than English at home.
There is enough green space nearby for walks, picnics and after-school play. Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus, with buses linking the suburb to surrounding areas. Homes are relatively cheap compared with the wider market, which keeps entry costs lower.
Reported crime has been falling recently. This is a mature, settled pocket where the existing streetscape still defines the local character.
Desirability sits around average overall, with community and employment the main drag compared with similar regional towns.
At a glance
Mundubbera snapshot
A quick read of housing, growth, livability, and risk
Median rent
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No data available
Population (ERP)
1,180
+1.1% annual growth
Dwelling vacancy
17.4%
Census unoccupied dwellings
Livability profile
Desirability pillars vs the peer median (50th percentile)
How it compares
Relative standing using percentiles, ranks, and national deciles
Desirability
#45
among Country & regional · Established
Safety
19th
percentile in state (higher = safer)
Pop. growth
48th
percentile in QLD
Advantage (IRSAD)
1/10
national SEIFA decile
School ICSEA
19th
percentile among schools with ICSEA
Population growth
Recent ERP change over 1 and 5 years
Housing mix
Dwelling types from the 2021 Census
Risks & flags
Quick scan — open a section below for full context
Living here
Desirability
Ranks & confidence
- Desirability score
- 53.9/100 — Average
- State standing
- Top 26% of Queensland's suburbs
- National rank
- 1685th in Australia
- State rank
- 388th in QLD
- Peer rank
- #45 among Country & regional · Established suburbs
- Cohort rank
- #111 among Country & regional suburbs
- Data confidence
- 77%
Data sources & freshness
- Suburb Guide desirability index — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
Population
Estimated resident population
1,180(June 2025)
+1.1% annual · +3.4% over 5 years · 48th percentile in QLD
Growth figures & methodology
- Annual growth
- +1.1%
- 5-year growth
- +3.4%
- Change in 1 year
- +13
- Change in 5 years
- +39
- Growth rank in QLD
- 48th percentile
ABS Estimated Resident Population allocated to this suburb from SA2-level data. Not an official ABS suburb count.
Methodology
Figures are allocated from ABS Estimated Resident Population at Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2), using 2021 Census share within overlapping SA2 regions. Where Census data is unavailable, area overlap is used instead.
The dashed chart line is a simple growth-trend estimate to June 2030 (~1,200), extrapolated at +0.2% average annual growth since 2011. It is illustrative only — not an official ABS forecast.
2021 Census figures
2021 Census
- Population
- 1,120
- Median age
- 39
- Median household income / week
- $1,241
- Dwelling vacancy
- 17.4%
- Unoccupied private dwellings
- 89 of 512
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,029
- Employment rate
- 57.2%
- Dwelling mix (houses / semi / flats)
- 357 / 0 / 27 (+ 31 other)
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Employment, household income and age diversity (2021 Census)
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
- Estimated Resident Population — Australian Bureau of Statistics · 2025 · Updated · SA2 ERP allocated to suburb boundaries
Community & culture
No 2021 Census cultural diversity data for this suburb yet.
Data sources & freshness
- 2021 Census — General Community Profile — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
The 2026 Census runs in August 2026; suburb-level updates are expected from mid-2027.
Crime & safety
Reported offences are running lower than the same point last year.
Offence counts & rates
- Total offences (Jan 2026 to Aug 2026)
- 32
- Against the person
- 10
- Against property
- 7
- Rate per 1,000 residents
- 27.1
- Person-crime prevalence
- About 1 in 112 residents
- State safety percentile
- 19.4th (lower crime is better)
- Decrease (daily rate, partial year)
- -41.7%
Most common offence types
- Good Order Offences10
- Assault6
- Traffic And Related Offences17
- Drug Offences4
- Other Theft (Excl. Unlawful Entry)4
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Crime rate and year-on-year trend
Data sources & freshness
- QPS Online Crime Map — Queensland Police Service · Jan 2025 to Dec 2025 → Jan 2026 to Aug 2026; Jan 2026 to Aug 2026 · Updated · Calendar-year aggregates
Family & Lifestyle
Schools & preschools
- Schools within 2 km
- 1
- Median school ICSEA
- 933
- Median ICSEA percentile
- 19th
School list
- Mundubbera State CollegeCombined · Government · ICSEA 933 · 19th percentile · LBOTE 23% · 193 students · Top SEA quarter 4% · 0.5 km awayView on My School →
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
School and preschool counts, median school ICSEA
Data sources & freshness
- ACARA school locations — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
- School ICSEA scores — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority · 2025 · Updated · Annual release
Childcare
1 childcare service from OpenStreetMap
- Mundubbera Kindergartenkindergarten
Contributes to desirability score · Education (15%)
Childcare centre count
Data sources & freshness
- Childcare services — OpenStreetMap · current · Updated
Amenities
104 nearby amenities within ~1.5 km
1 restaurants · 1 cafes · 1 pubs · 1 supermarkets · 1 pharmacies · 2 fast food · 1 bakeries · 1 libraries
Local character & venue list
Local character
- Reasonably walkable — many errands reachable on foot or by bus
- Great for outdoor family life — 3 parks mapped in suburb, 1 playgrounds nearby
- Strong local sport and recreation — 8 sport and outdoor facilities nearby
- Walkability proxy
- 52/100
- Cafés per 1,000 residents
- 0.89
- Food & drink per 1,000 residents
- 5.36
- Parks per 1,000 residents
- 2.68
Food & drink(6)
- Munduberra Bakery and CafeBakery
53 Lyons Street, Mundubbera
- Munduberra Bakery and CafeCafe
53 Lyons Street, Mundubbera
- Chinese KitchenFast food
- Salt & Pepper TakeawayFast food
- Royal Hotel MundubberaPub
- Siam SushiRestaurant
Shopping(3)
- Mundubbera Butchering CoButcher
- DrakesSupermarket
48-50 Lyons Street, Mundubbera
Community(5)
- QCWA MundubberaCommunity centre
- Mundubbera KindergartenKindergarten
- Mundubbera LibraryLibrary
- Mundubbera State CollegeSchool
57 Bunce Street, Mundubbera
- HS Bloxsom Memorial BuildingTownhall
Health & services(2)
- Mundubbera Multipurpose Health ServiceHospital
- Mundubbera PharmacyPharmacy
24 Lyons Street, Mundubbera
Sport & outdoors(11)
- Mundubbera Golf ClubGolf course
- Archer Memorial ParkPark
- Bicentennial ParkPark
Mundubbera
- Pioneer PlacePark
- Playground
- Mundubbera War Memorial Swimming PoolSports centre
- Sports field
- Swimming pool (4)
Entertainment(1)
- Mundubbera and District Historical MuseumMuseum
Other(56)
- Ag Plus NRIAgrarian
- E.E. Muir and SonsAgrarian
- Liquor LegendsAlcohol
- South Burmett ChiropracticAlternative
- ATM (2)
- The Big MandarinAttraction
- Bendigo BankBank
- NABBank
- For You AestheticsBeauty salon
- Studio JBeauty salon
- Mundubbera Showgrounds CampingCamp Site
- Mundubbera Parts & ToolsCar Parts;Motorcycle Parts
- Schmidt MotorsCar repair
- Citrus Country Caravan ParkCaravan Site
1 Anne Street, Mundubbera
- Three Rivers Tourist ParkCaravan Site
37 Strathdee Street
- St John's Anglican Op ShopCharity
82 Lyons Street, Mundubbera
- Spinning Wheel BoutiqueClothes
- LDS Technology SolutionsComputer
- Home Timber & HardwareDoityourself
- Mitre 10Doityourself;Gas
- Mundubbera Fire and Rescue StationFire station
- McCauley'sFlorist;Gift
- Mundubbera Regional Art GalleryGallery
- Centenery Memorial GardensGarden
- Classic CutsHairdresser
- Picky Packers HostelHostel
- Bicentennial ParkInformation
- Information (2)
- Welcome to MundfubberaInformation
- Laundry
- Relax & Heal Massage TherapyMassage
- Billabong Motor InnMotel
47 Strathdee Street, Mundubbera
- Mundubbera MotelMotel
42 Strathdee Street
- Mundubbera NewsNewsagent
- Parking (12)
- BP MundubberaPetrol station
31 Bouverie Street, Mundubbera
- Picnic Table
- Mundubbera Baptist ChurchPlace of worship
- New Life Church MundubberaPlace of worship
- St John's AnglicanPlace of worship
- St Mary'sPlace of worship
- Mundubbera Police StationPolice
- Australia PostPost Box
- Munduberra LPOPost office
73 Lyons Street, Mundubbera
- Bicentennial ParkPublic toilets
- Mundubbera Community HallPublic toilets
- Public toilets
- Shelter (9)
- Music Room Shoes & FashionShoes;Clothes
25-27 Lyons Street, Mundubbera
- Leichardt LodgeSocial Facility
- Pacific Food SuppliesSpices
- TelstraTelephone
- Vacant
- PricebustersVariety Store
- Vending machine
- Munduberra Medical CentreYes
Names and addresses from OpenStreetMap. Unnamed venues show as their type (e.g. Cafe). Transport stops are summarised by type rather than listed individually.
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Food, shopping, recreation and sport (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- Local amenity insights — Suburb Guide (derived) · current · Updated
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Parks & reserves
3 parks and public open space in this suburb
- Archer Memorial ParkPark
- Bicentennial ParkPark
- Pioneer PlacePark
Data sources & freshness
- Parks & reserves — State government + ABS LGA boundaries · current · Updated
Green cover
- Parks & woodland (OSM)
- 6
- Parks (OSM)
- 3
OpenStreetMap parks and natural woodland features mapped within the suburb boundary.
Contributes to desirability score · Environment (10%)
Parks and green cover (OpenStreetMap)
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap green cover — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Places of worship
4 places of worship within ~1.5 km
- Mundubbera Baptist Church
- New Life Church Mundubbera
- St John's Anglican
- St Mary's
From OpenStreetMap within ~1.5 km of the suburb centre.
Data sources & freshness
- OpenStreetMap amenities — OpenStreetMap contributors · current · Updated
Health access
- Hospitals & GP clinics in suburb
- 4
- Nearest hospital
- Mundubbera Multipurpose Health Service (0.7 km)
- Nearest hospital type
- Hospital
- Nearest hospital emergency
- Emergency department
- Emergency department in suburb
- On site
- Mundubbera Multipurpose Health ServiceHospital
- Mundubbera PharmacyLyons StreetPharmacy
- Munduberra Medical CentreYes
- South Burmett ChiropracticAlternative
Contributes to desirability score · Accessibility (15%)
Hospitals and GP clinics
Data sources & freshness
- Hospitals & clinics — OpenStreetMap + state health datasets · current · Updated
NDIS participation
- NDIS participants (31 March 2026)
- 23
- Participants per 1,000 residents
- 19.5
Active NDIS participants allocated from NDIA Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2, ASGS 2016) counts to this suburb boundary. Not an official suburb-level NDIS figure · as at 31 March 2026.
For NDIS spend and service-demand exploration by SA2 or postcode, see the Care Sector Demand Map.
Data sources & freshness
- NDIS participants by SA2 — National Disability Insurance Agency · 2026-Q1 · Updated · Quarterly SA2 counts allocated to suburb boundaries
Weather
Typical conditions by season for suburbs in the same ~44 km climate area. Rainfall totals are summed from monthly WorldClim layers; rainy-day counts are approximate.
Summer (Dec–Feb)
- Usual max / min
- 30° / 18°
- Rainfall
- 267 mm · ~33 rainy days
Autumn (Mar–May)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 14°
- Rainfall
- 134 mm · ~17 rainy days
Winter (Jun–Aug)
- Usual max / min
- 19° / 6°
- Rainfall
- 92 mm · ~12 rainy days
Spring (Sep–Nov)
- Usual max / min
- 26° / 13°
- Rainfall
- 184 mm · ~23 rainy days
Contributes to desirability score · Lifestyle (15%)
Temperature and humidity comfort
Data sources & freshness
- Seasonal climate normals — WorldClim 2.1 · Updated
Future & Planning
Hazards
- Bushfire planning zone
- No overlay at centroid
Bushfire overlay checked at suburb centroid via Queensland Bushfire Prone Area mapping.
Contributes to desirability score · Safety (18%)
Bushfire hazard overlays
Data sources & freshness
- Hazard planning overlays — State government hazard layers · current · Updated
Politics & representation
- Federal electorate
- Flynn
- Member of Parliament
- Colin BOYCE (Liberal National Party of Queensland)
- Results from
- 2025 federal election
- Electorate enrolment (2025)
- 117,901
- Turnout (2025)
- 88.6%
- Swing since 2022 (2025)
- -6.4 pp toward Coalition
Two-party preferred (2025)
Coalition 60.2%Labor 39.8%
Estimated suburb voting profile
Estimated from 8 nearby ordinary polling places (up to 81.3 km away).
Coalition 76.5%Labor 23.5%
16.3 percentage points more Coalition-leaning than the electorate
Estimated swing since 2022: -3.0 pp toward Coalition
Nearest polling places
- MundubberaLabor 23.5% · Coalition 76.5% TPP (2025)1.0 km away
- EidsvoldLabor 36.7% · Coalition 63.3% TPP (2025)30.0 km away
- GayndahLabor 28.9% · Coalition 71.1% TPP (2025)31.0 km away
- Mount PerryLabor 35.3% · Coalition 64.7% TPP (2025)56.7 km away
- ProstonLabor 35.4% · Coalition 64.6% TPP (2025)70.9 km away
Federal electorate from AEC federal division boundaries (2025 redistribution). Division-level results are official AEC figures from the latest general election, with by-election updates where applicable. The estimated suburb profile blends up to eight nearest ordinary polling booths in the same electorate using inverse-distance weighting from the suburb centroid — an approximation, not official AEC data. Nearest polling places are shown for reference.
Data sources & freshness
- Federal election results — Australian Electoral Commission · Updated · 2025 election with by-election overlays
Socio-economic
- IRSAD decile (2021)
- 1/10
- IRSD decile (2021)
- 1/10
ABS Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA), 2021 release — the latest available, derived from the 2021 Census. Deciles rank suburbs nationally from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
What do IRSAD and IRSD measure?
IRSAD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage. Combines indicators of advantage (e.g. high income, skilled occupations) and disadvantage. Higher decile = more advantaged relative to other Australian areas.
IRSD — Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage. Focuses on disadvantage only (e.g. low income, unemployment, limited education). Higher decile = less disadvantage nationally.
A new SEIFA edition typically follows each census; the ABS has not announced a release date beyond 2021.
Contributes to desirability score · Community (5%)
Socio-economic advantage (IRSAD decile)
Data sources & freshness
- SEIFA 2021 (IRSAD / IRSD) — Australian Bureau of Statistics · Updated
More in North Burnett Council
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Comparable suburbs
Similar population and socio-economic profile in other parts of Queensland.