Mount Edwards ^{QLD 4309}

Rural

Mount Edwards sits 94 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 1 hour 15 minutes by car. Census data records 60 residents with a median age of 48 and a median household income of $54,184 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population fell 4.8% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $260 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,159. Walkability is low.

This locality is too small to rate.

The Liveability Rating is calculated for suburbs of 500 residents or more, and this one has 60. Below that the school, census and safety figures behind the score cover too few people to rank fairly against the rest of the state. The individual measures further down this page are still shown.

Serious Road Crashes

2020–2024

5 crashes

where someone was killed or admitted to hospital

Where they happened

Cunningham Highway 5 (100.0%)

Crashes are counted where they happened, so a main road through the locality carries people passing through; this is not a measure of risk to residents. Roads are listed with 3 or more serious crashes.

Schools

No schools in this locality boundary.

Walkability

Mount Edwards is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, nearly all errands require a car.

out of 100

Very Car-Dependent

Public Transport within 1 km not measured

Schools within 1.5 km 0

Parks within 800 m 0

Supermarkets within 1 km 0

GPs within 1 km 0

Pharmacies within 1 km 0

Childcare within 1 km 0

Hospitals within 5 km 0

We hold no public transport timetable data for this area, so public transport is not rated here and the score is spread across the remaining components. It is not counted as zero.

NBN connectivity

The internet access technology available across NBN premises in Mount Edwards.

connectivity score / 100

Most common

Fixed wireless

Full-fibre (FTTP) share: 0%
Premises covered: 30

Technology mix

Fixed wireless (WIRELESS) 93%

Satellite (Sky Muster) (SATELLITE) 7%

NBN Co fixed-line and fixed-wireless premises, as at 30 December 2025. Higher-quality technologies (full fibre) score above copper, wireless, and satellite. Actual speeds depend on your plan.

Amenities

No amenities mapped in this locality boundary.

Scenic Rim: council population

The whole council area, not just Mount Edwards · estimated residents

at 30 June 2025

Residents

46,947

+2.2% in a year

Change

+1,003

people since 2024

Density

people per km² across the council area

What drove the change

Natural increase

births minus deaths

Net internal migration

+818

moves within Australia

Net overseas migration

+185

arrivals minus departures

The three add up to the change above. These are council-wide figures from the ABS, not figures for this locality alone — this locality's own population is in the census section above.

Socio-economic profile

ABS SEIFA · ranked against every suburb in Australia, and within the state

2021 census

Advantage and disadvantage

3/10

4/10 within QLD

income, education, jobs and housing together

Economic resources

4/10

5/10 within QLD

income against housing cost and household size

Education and occupation

3/10

4/10 within QLD

qualifications and job type, income excluded

Mount Edwards is home to 60 residents, with a median age of 48, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $54,000 a year, with unemployment at 13.3%.

2021 Census · change since 2016

Population

4.8% since 2016

Median Age

no change since 2016

Median Household Income

$54,184/yr

15.8% since 2016

Bottom 16% in QLD

Census Median Rent

$260/wk

1.9% since 2016

Census Median Mortgage

$2,159/mo

14.5% since 2016

Avg Household Size

2.0

4.8% since 2016

Median Personal Income

$28,600/yr

24.7% since 2016

Unemployment Rate

13.3%

33.5% since 2016

Unoccupied Dwellings

21.4%

50.8% since 2016

Total Dwellings

21.7% since 2016

Owner-Occupier Rate

65.2%

20.9% since 2016

Houses

100.0%

4.5% since 2016

Rental Stress

25.0%

15.0% since 2016

Mortgage Stress

47.8%

1.0% since 2016

Work From Home

0.0%

Dwelling Types

Houses 28 (100.0%)

Property Ownership

Mortgage 8 (34.8%)

Renting 8 (34.8%)

Owned Outright 7 (30.4%)

Demographics

Born in Australia: 76.7%
English Spoken at Home: 90.0%
Employment Rate: 49%
Completed Year 12: 30.0%

Occupations

Technicians & Trades 6 (23.1%)

Labourers 6 (23.1%)

Machinery Operators & Drivers 6 (23.1%)

Clerical & Administrative 3 (11.5%)

Community & Personal Service 3 (11.5%)

Religion

No Religion 26 (43.3%)

Christianity 25 (41.7%)

Country of Birth (overseas)

Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.

England 5 (8.3%)

New Zealand 3 (5.0%)

Age Distribution

0-4 4 (6.7%)

5-14 3 (5.0%)

15-19 4 (6.7%)

20-24 3 (5.0%)

35-44 6 (10.0%)

45-54 15 (25.0%)

55-64 16 (26.7%)

65-74 5 (8.3%)

Family & Household Composition

Lone Person 8 (100.0%)

Commute to Work

Car (driver) 16 (100.0%)

Education

Certificate III & IV 10 (16.7%)

Advanced Diploma / Diploma 4 (6.7%)

Bachelor Degree 3 (5.0%)

Cars per Dwelling

1 car 9 (31.0%)

2 cars 10 (34.5%)

3 cars 4 (13.8%)

4+ cars 5 (17.2%)

Council Rates

Scenic Rim

FY 2025-26

Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,689 a year through Scenic Rim based on 2025 figures.

Avg residential rate

$1,689/yr

27% above the QLD average of $1,328 · median of 59 councils

Valuation basis

Unimproved Value

land only

Building Approvals: Scenic Rim

The whole council area, not just Mount Edwards · new residential dwellings

to 2026-08

In the year to August 2026, 524 new dwellings were approved across Scenic Rim. That mix is 500 houses and 24 units. Approvals are up 65.1% on the same period a year earlier.

Trailing 12 months

524dwellings

+65.1% YoY

Houses

500

detached dwellings

Units

townhouses + apartments

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

The Aboriginal party for this area is Yuggera Ugarapul People.

Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. A native title claim over this area is registered with the Federal Court.

Climate & Setting

from Killarney Post Office, 41.9 km

Moderate rainfall.

Elevation: 202 m; above sea level, at the locality centre
Annual rainfall: 760 mm; 74 rainy days
Summer max (Jan): —
Winter min (Jul): —

Elevation is the ground at the locality centre, from Geoscience Australia's National Digital Elevation Model. Approximate — it reads high in dense built-up areas. It is a measure of height above sea level and not an indicator of flood risk, which depends on height above nearby waterways.

EV adoption

0.4%

of light vehicles are electric

Up from 0.00% in 2021

+0.1 points this year

In postcode 4309, 15 of 3,457 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.4% (47 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.8%.

Electric share, year by year

2021

0.00%

2022

0.00%

2023

0.12%

2024

0.30%

2025

0.43%

Rooftop solar

systems per 100 dwellings

Averaging 7.2 kW each

In postcode 4309, 1,066 rooftop-solar systems totalling 7.7 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,365 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 74 went up in the last year.

Counts every system certified since 2001, so a roof re-fitted with a newer system is counted twice, and small commercial systems are included alongside houses — useful for comparing postcodes, not an estimate of how many homes have working panels today.

Systems installed, year by year

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

2026 covers part of the year only, to 2026-07.

First Home Owner Grant

FY2026-27

$30,000 for new homes priced up to $750,000.

$30,000 for contracts signed on or after 20 November 2023, with no end date. IT DID NOT REVERT TO $15,000: the tier was due to end 30 June 2026 and the 2026-27 Queensland Budget (23 June 2026) continued it for contracts signed from 1 July 2026. This file carried a "due to revert" note until 2026-09-18 — it was never true, and a note predicting a change is not the same as a change. Cap is "less than $750,000" including land and contract variations — less than, not up to. New homes only: "There are no home owner grants for established homes."

Verify eligibility with Queensland Revenue Office

Federal Electorate

Division of Wright

Currently held by Scott Buchholz Liberal National Party of Queensland

Year	Winner	2PP ALP	2PP LNP	Swing
2025	Scott Buchholz	42.0%	58.0%	+2.9
2022	Scott Buchholz	39.1%	60.9%	-3.7
2019	Scott Buchholz	35.4%	64.6%	+5.0

Results are per division — federal electoral boundaries are redrawn periodically, so the history reflects this division's past, not necessarily the exact locality's voters across time.

State Electorate

Scenic Rim District

Currently held by Jon Krause Liberal National Party of Queensland

Next state election: 28 October 2028.

Year	Winner	Won with
2024	Jon Krause LNP	66.1%
2020	Jon Krause LNP	61.5%

Results are per district. Districts were last redrawn in 2017, so results from before then describe the district of that name, not necessarily this locality's voters. Results: Electoral Commission of Queensland.

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Common questions about Mount Edwards

Is Mount Edwards a safe place to live?

Recorded crime in Mount Edwards is low (37/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).

What natural hazards affect Mount Edwards?

Mount Edwards has a moderate recorded bushfire history (53/100, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history). These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.

What is the population of Mount Edwards?

Mount Edwards, QLD had a population of 60 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.

What is the postcode for Mount Edwards, QLD?

The postcode for Mount Edwards, QLD is 4309.

How far is Mount Edwards from Brisbane?

Mount Edwards is 94 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 74 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.

What is the median household income in Mount Edwards?

At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Mount Edwards was $54,184 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.

What is the median weekly rent in Mount Edwards?

There are too few current rental listings in Mount Edwards for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $260, across all dwelling types.

What is the median age in Mount Edwards?

The median age of residents in Mount Edwards was 48 at the 2021 ABS Census.

Is Mount Edwards at risk of bushfire?

Mount Edwards has a moderate recorded bushfire history (53/100). The score comes from Geoscience Australia's historical bushfire boundaries, with planned burns excluded: the area of recorded fires touching the locality relative to its size, ranked against every Australian suburb with any fire history. It records where fire has burned, not a bushfire-prone land designation, which your council's planning scheme sets.

What is the weather like in Mount Edwards?

At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Mount Edwards, Killarney Post Office (41.9 km away), 760 mm of rain a year over 74 rainy days over 2006-2026.

Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Mount Edwards?

First-home buyers in QLD may be eligible for $30,000 towards new homes with a purchase price up to $750,000. The grant is administered by Queensland Revenue Office; confirm current eligibility before signing a contract — state rules and amounts can change.

What council does Mount Edwards belong to?

Mount Edwards sits within the Scenic Rim local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.

How much are council rates in Mount Edwards?

The average residential rates bill through Scenic Rim is $1,689 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.

How much is being built near Mount Edwards?

Across Scenic Rim, 524 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's up 65.1% on the same period a year earlier. These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.

Which federal electorate is Mount Edwards in?

Mount Edwards sits within the federal Division of Wright, currently held by Scott Buchholz (Liberal National Party of Queensland).

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