Mutarnee sits 1,416 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 16 hours by car. Census data records 120 residents with a median age of 53 and a median household income of $67,184 per year. By household income, education, and employment patterns, it ranks in the bottom 20% nationally. The locality grew 3.4% between 2016 and 2021. At the 2021 Census, households here paid a median rent of $380 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $1,000. Mutarnee is characterised by high coastal erosion risk and high crime risk. 2 schools sit 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 120. 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 Mutarnee safe? Crime statistics
2025Crime in Mutarnee sits in the high band, with 3 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 50% on the prior year.
3 offences
50.0% since 2024Crime Trend
Serious Road Crashes
2020–20246 crashes
where someone was killed or admitted to hospital, 3 of them fatal
Where they happened
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.
Coastal Erosion
Shoreline Change Summary
1988–2025Nearest Eroding Coastline
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Rate
- -0.48 m/yr
- Net Movement
- 10.2 m
- Certainty
- good
Data Quality
Schools
Two schools serve Mutarnee, but none have published comparable ratings yet.
- • 57 students across 2 schools (avg 28)
- • Sectors: 1 Independent, 1 Government
- • ICSEA 736-1017, median 876 (below the national baseline of 1000)
- • Largest: Mungalla Silver Lining School (51 students)
Primary
Secondary
Walkability
Mutarnee is very car-dependent on foot — at 0/100, 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 Mutarnee.
- Full-fibre (FTTP) share
- 0%
- Premises covered
- 23
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
Townsville: 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
Mutarnee is home to 120 residents, with a median age of 53 — noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Median household income runs at $67,000 a year, with unemployment at 5.5%.
2021 Census · change since 2016
Population
120
Median Age
53
Median Household Income
$67,184/yr
Census Median Rent
$380/wk
Census Median Mortgage
$1,000/mo
Avg Household Size
2.6
Median Personal Income
$30,472/yr
Unemployment Rate
5.5%
Unoccupied Dwellings
32.5%
Total Dwellings
40
Owner-Occupier Rate
85.7%
Houses
92.5%
Rental Stress
29.4%
Mortgage Stress
17.9%
Work From Home
33.3%
Dwelling Types
Property Ownership
Demographics
- Born in Australia
- 72.5%
- English Spoken at Home
- 81.7%
- Employment Rate
- 52.5%
- Completed Year 12
- 20.8%
Occupations
Religion
Country of Birth (overseas)
Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.
Languages Spoken at Home
Top languages other than English, 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 $1,810 a year through Townsville based on 2025 figures.
Building Approvals: Townsville
In the year to August 2026, 1,096 new dwellings were approved across Townsville. That mix is 991 houses and 105 units. Approvals are down 22.3% on the same period a year earlier.
Aboriginal Cultural Heritage
The Aboriginal party for this area is Nywaigi People.
Under Queensland's Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party for an area follows native title. Native title over this area has been determined.
Climate & Setting
from Ingham Composite, 39.2 kmHigh rainfall — hot summers, mild winters.
- Elevation
- 19 m
- above sea level, at the locality centre
- Distance to the ocean
- 2.6 km
- 2.9 km to a named beach
- Annual rainfall
- 2,433 mm
- 112 rainy days
- Summer max (Jan)
- 32.4°C
- 13 days ≥ 35°C
- Winter min (Jul)
- 14.8°C
- 0 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 4816, 34 of 8,283 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 1.5% (122 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 1.9%.
Rooftop solar
In postcode 4816, 2,994 rooftop-solar systems totalling 21.9 MW have been installed since 2001, against 4,091 dwellings recorded in the 2021 Census. 251 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 Bob Katter Katter's Australian Party (KAP)
| Year | Winner | 2PP ALP | 2PP LNP | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Bob Katter | 40.7% | 59.3% | +0.8 |
| 2022 | Bob Katter | 39.8% | 60.2% | -4.3 |
| 2019 | Bob Katter | 35.5% | 64.5% | +7.8 |
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 Wayde Chiesa Liberal National Party of Queensland — elected at the Nov 2025 by-election, after the results below
Next state election: 28 October 2028.
| Year | Winner | Won with |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nick Dametto KAP | 63.2% |
| 2020 | Nick Dametto KAP | 64.8% |
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.
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Common questions about Mutarnee
Is Mutarnee a safe place to live?
Recorded crime in Mutarnee is high (83/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident). Offences against shops, venues and visitors are divided by the people who live here, so suburbs with large daytime or visitor populations rank higher than living there may feel.
What natural hazards affect Mutarnee?
Mutarnee has a moderate recorded bushfire history (69/100, 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 Mutarnee?
Mutarnee, QLD had a population of 120 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.
What is the postcode for Mutarnee, QLD?
The postcode for Mutarnee, QLD is 4816.
How far is Mutarnee from Brisbane?
Mutarnee is 1,416 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 962 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.
What is the median household income in Mutarnee?
At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Mutarnee was $67,184 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 Mutarnee?
There are too few current rental listings in Mutarnee for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $380, across all dwelling types.
What is the median age in Mutarnee?
The median age of residents in Mutarnee was 53 at the 2021 ABS Census.
Is Mutarnee at risk of bushfire?
Mutarnee has a moderate recorded bushfire history (69/100). 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.
How are the schools in Mutarnee?
There are 2 schools inside the Mutarnee boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.
What is the weather like in Mutarnee?
At the nearest Bureau of Meteorology station to Mutarnee, Ingham Composite (39.2 km away), summer days average 32.4°C, winter nights 14.8°C, 2,433 mm of rain a year over 112 rainy days, and 13 days a year above 35°C over 2006-2026.
Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Mutarnee?
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 Mutarnee belong to?
Mutarnee sits within the Townsville local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.
How much are council rates in Mutarnee?
The average residential rates bill through Townsville is $1,810 a year (2025). Every suburb in this LGA shares the same schedule — individual bills vary with land value.
How much is being built near Mutarnee?
Across Townsville, 1,096 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). That's down 22.3% 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 Mutarnee in?
Mutarnee sits within the federal Division of Kennedy, currently held by Bob Katter (Katter's Australian Party (KAP)).
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Data freshness
- Census · 2021
- For-sale & rental market · Oct 2026
- 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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