Mulgildie is a rural locality in Queensland, 462 km from Brisbane CBD, around 5 hours 25 minutes by car. Population is 147; the median age is 46 and the median household income is $60,632 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the lower-middle tier nationally. Population fell 15.5% from 2016 to 2021. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $150 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $741. The area shows high crime risk and no recorded bushfire exposure. 1 school sits within the locality boundary, and 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 147. 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.
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Is Mulgildie safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Mulgildie sits in the moderate band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2025.
1 offences
no change since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–2024No crash in Mulgildie killed anyone or put anyone in hospital in 2020–2024.
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
One school serves Mulgildie, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 20 students in one school (avg 20)
Primary
Walkability
Mulgildie is very car-dependent on foot — at 23/100, nearly all errands require a car.
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 Mulgildie.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 90
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
North Burnett: council population
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
Mulgildie is home to 147 residents, with a median age of 46, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $61,000 a year, with unemployment at 12.9%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
147
Median Age
46
Median Household Income
$60,632/yr
Census Median Rent
$150/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$741/mo
Avg Household Size
2.3
Median Personal Income
$31,616/yr
Unemployment Rate
12.9%
Unoccupied Dwellings
22.0%
Total Dwellings
59
Owner-Occupier Rate
78.7%
Houses
100.0%
Rental Stress
12.9%
Mortgage Stress
14.7%
Work From Home
19.2%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 72.8%
- English Spoken at Home
- 73.5%
- Employment Rate
- 50.4%
- Completed Year 12
- 36.1%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Age Distribution
Family & Household Composition
Commute to Work
Education
Cars per Dwelling
Council Rates
Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,183 a year through North Burnett based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: North Burnett
In the year to August 2026, 30 new dwellings were approved across North Burnett. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses. Approvals are down 33.3% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Wakka Wakka People #4.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. No native title claim is currently registered here, so the last registered claimant remains the Aboriginal party.
Climate & Setting
from Monto Township, 12.2 kmModerate rainfall — hot summers, cold winters with occasional frost.
- Elevation
- 214 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Annual rainfall
- 721 mm
- 63 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.1°C
- 22 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 6.6°C
- 5 frost days ≤ 0°C
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
In postcode 4630, 0 of 2,429 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.9% (21 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4630, 503 rooftop-solar systems totalling 3.4 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,157 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 38 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.
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."
Federal Electorate
Currently held by Colin Boyce Liberal National Party of Queensland
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Colin Boyce | 39.8% | 60.2% | -6.4 |
| 2022 | Colin Boyce | 46.2% | 53.8% | -4.8 |
| 2019 | Ken O'Dowd | 41.3% | 58.7% | +7.6 |
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
Currently held by Bryson Head Liberal National Party of Queensland
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bryson Head LNP | 73.2% |
| 2020 | Colin Boyce LNP | 65.8% |
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.
Looking at a specific address in Mulgildie?
Every figure above is a locality average, and an average smooths over the difference between a street of family homes and a block of flats. Look up one address and you get the census for the few hundred people around it, its own nearest schools and stops, and what the state has mapped for that block.
- The census for a few hundred neighbours, not all 147 residents
- Nearest and zoned schools, with the walk from that door
- Flood, bushfire and noise mapping, where the state publishes it
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Common questions about Mulgildie
Is Mulgildie a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Mulgildie is moderate (68/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).
What natural hazards affect Mulgildie?
Mulgildie has no recorded bushfire history. These are locality-wide figures; check the address, as flood and bushfire exposure change street by street.
What is the population of Mulgildie?
Mulgildie, QLD had a population of 147 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Mulgildie, QLD?
The postcode for Mulgildie, QLD is 4630.
How far is Mulgildie from Brisbane?
Mulgildie is 462 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 325 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Mulgildie?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Mulgildie was $60,632 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 Mulgildie?
There are too few current rental listings in Mulgildie for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $150, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Mulgildie?
The median age of residents in Mulgildie was 46 at the 2021 ABS Census.
How are the schools in Mulgildie?
There is 1 school inside the Mulgildie boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
Is Mulgildie walkable?
Mulgildie scores 23/100 on the SuburbScan Walkability Score, making it very car-dependent. The score is a weighted average of public transport, schools, parks, supermarkets, GPs, pharmacies, childcare, and hospitals within walking distance.
What is the weather like in Mulgildie?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Mulgildie, Monto Township (12.2 km away), summer days average 32.1°C, winter nights 6.6°C, 721 mm of rain a year over 63 rainy days, and 22 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Mulgildie?
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 Mulgildie belong to?
Mulgildie sits within the North Burnett local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Mulgildie?
The average residential rates bill through North Burnett is $1,183 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Mulgildie?
Across North Burnett, 30 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 33.3% 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 Mulgildie in?
Mulgildie sits within the federal Division of Flynn, currently held by Colin Boyce (Liberal National Party of Queensland).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- Council rates · FY 2025–26
- Building approvals · Aug 2026
- Schools · 2025
- NBN connectivity · Dec 2025
- Crime · 2025
- Road crashes · 2020–2024
- Climate · 2006–2026
- Socio-economic (SEIFA) · 2021
- EV adoption · Jan 2025
- First Home Owner Grant · Sep 2026
- Federal electorate · 2025
- State electorate · 2024
- Amenities · Sep 2026
- Health & emergency facilities · Sep 2026
- Industrial emissions (NPI) · 2024/2025
- Coastal erosion · 1988–2025
- Aircraft noise · 2024
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