Muttaburra QLD 4732

Muttaburra sits 1,247 km from Brisbane CBD in Queensland, around 14 hours 25 minutes by car. Census data records 158 residents with a median age of 45 and a median household income of $54,184 per year. On socioeconomic measures it sits in the middle range nationally. The 2021 Census recorded a median rent of $80 per week and a median monthly mortgage of $2,000. The area shows 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 158. 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 Muttaburra safe? Crime statistics

2025

Crime in Muttaburra sits in the moderate band, with 1 incidents recorded in 2025 — down roughly 50% on the prior year.

1 offences

50.0% since 2024
Assault 1 (100.0%)

Crime Trend

Serious Road Crashes

2020–2024

1 crash

where someone was killed or admitted to hospital

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 Muttaburra, but none have published comparable ratings yet.

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No rated schools
1 school in this locality
1 unrated
  • • 17 students in one school (avg 17)

Primary

Government · Prep-6 · 17 students

Walkability

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

0
out of 100
Very Car-Dependent
Bottom 14% in QLD
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 Muttaburra.

15
connectivity score / 100
Bottom 5% in QLD
Most common
Satellite (Sky Muster)
Full-fibre (FTTP) share
0%
Premises covered
55
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
1 in locality
Parks & Reserves
7 in locality
Sport & Recreation
4 in locality
Beaches
None
Waterways
2177 in locality
Childcare
None
GPs
2 in locality
Pharmacies
1 in locality
Hospitals
1 in locality
Police Stations
1 in locality
Banks & Bank@Post
1 in locality
Fuel Stations
1 in locality
EV Chargers
None
Pubs & Bars
1 in locality
Arts & Culture
4 in locality
Places of Worship
1 in locality

Barcaldine: council population

The whole council area, not just Muttaburra · estimated residents
at 30 June 2025
Residents
2,937
+0.9% in a year
Change
+27
people since 2024
Density
0.1
people per km² across the council area
What drove the change
Natural increase
+23
births minus deaths
Net internal migration
-3
moves within Australia
Net overseas migration
+7
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
6/10
7/10 within QLD
income, education, jobs and housing together
Economic resources
7/10
8/10 within QLD
income against housing cost and household size
Education and occupation
7/10
8/10 within QLD
qualifications and job type, income excluded

Muttaburra is home to 158 residents, with a median age of 45, a touch above the national 38. Median household income runs at $54,000 a year, with unemployment at 3.8%.

2021 Census · change since 2016

Population

158

Median Age

45

Median Household Income

$54,184/yr

Bottom 16% in QLD

Census Median Rent

$80/wk

Census Median Mortgage

$2,000/mo

Avg Household Size

2.4

Median Personal Income

$40,456/yr

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

Unoccupied Dwellings

20.4%

Total Dwellings

54

Owner-Occupier Rate

87.8%

Houses

100.0%

Rental Stress

7.7%

Mortgage Stress

44.3%

Work From Home

34.0%

Dwelling Types

Houses 54 (100.0%)

Property Ownership

Owned Outright 31 (63.3%)
Mortgage 12 (24.5%)
Renting 6 (12.2%)

Demographics

Born in Australia
81.6%
English Spoken at Home
82.9%
Employment Rate
58.4%
Completed Year 12
34.2%

Occupations

Managers 34 (47.9%)
Labourers 12 (16.9%)
Clerical & Administrative 6 (8.5%)
Technicians & Trades 6 (8.5%)
Professionals 5 (7.0%)
Community & Personal Service 5 (7.0%)
Sales 4 (5.6%)

Religion

Christianity 87 (55.1%)
No Religion 45 (28.5%)

Country of Birth (overseas)

Largest overseas birthplaces, as a share of all residents.

New Zealand 3 (1.9%)

Age Distribution

0-4 13 (8.2%)
5-14 20 (12.7%)
15-19 5 (3.2%)
20-24 6 (3.8%)
25-34 14 (8.9%)
35-44 22 (13.9%)
45-54 26 (16.5%)
55-64 19 (12.0%)
65-74 26 (16.5%)
75-84 6 (3.8%)

Family & Household Composition

Lone Person 24 (51.1%)
Couple Families 20 (42.6%)
One Parent Families 3 (6.4%)

Commute to Work

Car (driver) 23 (43.4%)
Worked from Home 18 (34.0%)
Walked Only 12 (22.6%)

Education

Certificate III & IV 28 (17.7%)
Bachelor Degree 10 (6.3%)
Advanced Diploma / Diploma 9 (5.7%)

Cars per Dwelling

1 car 20 (40.0%)
2 cars 16 (32.0%)
3 cars 6 (12.0%)
4+ cars 12 (24.0%)

Building Approvals: Barcaldine

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

In the year to August 2026, 6 new dwellings were approved across Barcaldine. Almost all of the pipeline is detached houses.

Trailing 12 months
6dwellings
Houses
6
detached dwellings
Units
0
townhouses + apartments

Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

No native title party is registered for this area. Under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 the Aboriginal party is then whoever is recognised under tradition or custom as responsible for the area — which a native title register cannot show.

Setting

Elevation
234 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 4732, 0 of 175 registered light vehicles are battery-electric on 31 January 2025. A further 0.0% (0 vehicles) are hybrid or plug-in hybrid, taking the non-petrol, non-diesel share to 0.0%.

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

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 Maranoa

Currently held by David Littleproud Liberal National Party of Queensland

Year Winner 2PP ALP 2PP LNP Swing
2025 David Littleproud 26.0% 74.0% -1.8
2022 David Littleproud 27.9% 72.1% -3.3
2019 David Littleproud 24.6% 75.4% +7.9

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 Muttaburra

Is Muttaburra a safe place to live?

Recorded crime in Muttaburra is moderate (41/100, ranked against other QLD suburbs on offences per resident).

What natural hazards affect Muttaburra?

Muttaburra 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 Muttaburra?

Muttaburra, QLD had a population of 158 at the 2021 Australian Bureau of Statistics census.

What is the postcode for Muttaburra, QLD?

The postcode for Muttaburra, QLD is 4732.

How far is Muttaburra from Brisbane?

Muttaburra is 1,247 km from Brisbane CBD by road, about 864 minutes by car in normal traffic. Distance is the most-direct driving route, not straight-line.

What is the median household income in Muttaburra?

At the 2021 ABS Census, median household income in Muttaburra 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 Muttaburra?

There are too few current rental listings in Muttaburra for a reliable median. At the 2021 ABS Census the median weekly rent was $80, across all dwelling types.

What is the median age in Muttaburra?

The median age of residents in Muttaburra was 45 at the 2021 ABS Census.

How are the schools in Muttaburra?

There is 1 school inside the Muttaburra boundary, none of which has enough NAPLAN and ICSEA data for a quality band.

Is the First Home Owner Grant available in Muttaburra?

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 Muttaburra belong to?

Muttaburra sits within the Barcaldine local government area. Council rates, planning approvals, and waste collection fall under this LGA.

How much is being built near Muttaburra?

Across Barcaldine, 6 new residential dwellings were approved in the year to August 2026 (source: ABS Building Approvals). These are LGA-level totals — every suburb in the council shares the same figure.

Which federal electorate is Muttaburra in?

Muttaburra sits within the federal Division of Maranoa, currently held by David Littleproud (Liberal National Party of Queensland).

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