Mungabunda QLD 4718

Mungabunda sits 718 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 8 hours 30 minutes by car. Census data records 91 residents with a median age of 35 and a median household income of $88,816 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the top 40% nationally. The locality grew 23.0% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median monthly mortgage of $3,333. Mungabunda is characterised by high bushfire risk. Walkability is low.

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Serious Road Crashes

2020–2024

No crash in Mungabunda 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

No schools in this locality boundary.

Walkability

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

0
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 Mungabunda.

15
connectivity score / 100
Bottom 11% in QLD
Most common
Satellite (Sky Muster)
Full-fibre (FTTP) share
0%
Premises covered
22
Technology mix
Satellite (Sky Muster) (SATELLITE) 100%

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

Supermarkets
None
Shopping Centres
None
Cafes & Restaurants
None
Parks & Reserves
1 in locality
Sport & Recreation
None
Beaches
None
Waterways
27 in locality
Childcare
None
GPs
None
Pharmacies
None
Hospitals
None
Police Stations
None
Banks & Bank@Post
None
Fuel Stations
None
EV Chargers
None
Pubs & Bars
None
Arts & Culture
None
Places of Worship
None

Central Highlands (Qld): council population

The whole council area, not just Mungabunda · estimated residents
at 30 June 2025
Residents
29,481
+0.6% in a year
Change
+180
people since 2024
Density
0.5
people per km² across the council area
What drove the change
Natural increase
+297
births minus deaths
Net internal migration
-237
moves within Australia
Net overseas migration
+120
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
8/10
9/10 within QLD
income, education, jobs and housing together
Economic resources
8/10
8/10 within QLD
income against housing cost and household size
Education and occupation
7/10
9/10 within QLD
qualifications and job type, income excluded

Mungabunda is home to 91 residents, with a median age of 35, broadly in line with the national figure. Median household income runs at $89,000 a year, with unemployment at 0.0%.

2021 Census · change since 2016

Population

91

23.0% since 2016

Median Age

35

6.1% since 2016

Median Household Income

$88,816/yr

39.5% since 2016

Census Median Rent

—

Census Median Mortgage

$3,333/mo

Avg Household Size

3.1

6.9% since 2016

Median Personal Income

$59,280/yr

44.7% since 2016

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

Unoccupied Dwellings

61.3%

36.3% since 2016

Total Dwellings

31

14.8% since 2016

Owner-Occupier Rate

60.0%

94.8% since 2016

Houses

100.0%

17.4% since 2016

Rental Stress

—

Mortgage Stress

45.0%

Work From Home

50.0%

63.4% since 2016

Dwelling Types

Houses 31 (100.0%)

Property Ownership

Owned Outright 12 (60.0%)
Renting 8 (40.0%)

Demographics

Born in Australia
84.6%
English Spoken at Home
93.4%
Employment Rate
84.1%
10.2% since 2016
Completed Year 12
36.3%

Occupations

Managers 27 (43.5%)
Labourers 23 (37.1%)
Professionals 4 (6.5%)
Community & Personal Service 3 (4.8%)

Religion

Christianity 50 (54.9%)
No Religion 34 (37.4%)

Country of Birth (overseas)

Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.

England 3 (3.3%)

Age Distribution

0-4 11 (12.1%)
5-14 10 (11.0%)
15-19 3 (3.3%)
20-24 5 (5.5%)
25-34 12 (13.2%)
35-44 16 (17.6%)
45-54 7 (7.7%)
55-64 12 (13.2%)
65-74 4 (4.4%)

Family & Household Composition

Couple Families 15 (83.3%)
Lone Person 3 (16.7%)

Commute to Work

Worked from Home 24 (50.0%)
Car (driver) 15 (31.2%)
Walked Only 6 (12.5%)
Car (passenger) 3 (6.2%)

Education

Certificate III & IV 13 (14.3%)
Advanced Diploma / Diploma 3 (3.3%)

Cars per Dwelling

1 car 4 (12.9%)
2 cars 6 (19.4%)
3 cars 5 (16.1%)
4+ cars 15 (48.4%)

Council Rates

Central Highlands (Qld)
FY 2025-26

Households face an average residential rates bill of $1,276 a year through Central Highlands (Qld) based on 2025 figures.

Avg residential rate
$1,276/yr
4% below the QLD average of $1,328 · median of 59 councils
Valuation basis
Unimproved Value
land only

Building Approvals: Central Highlands (Qld)

The whole council area, not just Mungabunda · new residential dwellings
to 2026-08

In the year to August 2026, 35 new dwellings were approved across Central Highlands (Qld). That mix is 33 houses and 2 units. Approvals are down 75.0% on the same period a year earlier.

Trailing 12 months
35dwellings
-75.0% YoY
Houses
33
detached dwellings
Units
2
townhouses + apartments

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

The Aboriginal party for this area is Wadja 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.

Setting

Elevation
189 m
above sea level, at the locality centre

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

0.0%
of light vehicles are electric
Up from 0.00% in 2021

In postcode 4718, 0 of 2,339 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.1% (26 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.1%.

Electric share, year by year
2021
0.00%
2022
0.00%
2023
0.14%
2024
0.00%
2025
0.00%

Rooftop solar

48
systems per 100 dwellings
Averaging 7.8 kW each

In postcode 4718, 529 rooftop-solar systems totalling 4.1 MW have been installed since 2001, against 1,100 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 44 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
37
2020
28
2021
22
2022
32
2023
41
2024
42
2025
55
2026
14

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 Flynn

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

Gregory District

Currently held by Sean Dillon Liberal National Party of Queensland

Next state election: 28 October 2028.

Year Winner Won with
2024 Sean Dillon LNP 71.0%
2020 Lachlan Millar LNP 67.2%

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 Mungabunda

What natural hazards affect Mungabunda?

Mungabunda has a moderate recorded bushfire history (66/100, 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 Mungabunda?

Mungabunda, QLD had a population of 91 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.

What is the postcode for Mungabunda, QLD?

The postcode for Mungabunda, QLD is 4718.

How far is Mungabunda from Brisbane?

Mungabunda is 718 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 510 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.

What is the median household income in Mungabunda?

At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Mungabunda was $88,816 a year. It is the most recent suburb-level income figure until 2026 Census results are released in 2027.

What is the median age in Mungabunda?

The median age of residents in Mungabunda was 35 at the 2021 ABS Census.

Is Mungabunda at risk of bushfire?

Mungabunda has a moderate recorded bushfire history (66/100). 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.

Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Mungabunda?

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 Mungabunda belong to?

Mungabunda sits within the Central Highlands (Qld) local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.

How much are council rates in Mungabunda?

The average residential rates bill through Central Highlands (Qld) is $1,276 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.

How much is being built near Mungabunda?

Across Central Highlands (Qld), 35 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 75.0% 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 Mungabunda in?

Mungabunda sits within the federal Division of Flynn, currently held by Colin Boyce (Liberal National Party of Queensland).

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