Fraser Coast Regional Council
Monkland
Monkland at a glance
Population
1,135
Median age 39
The brief
What to know about Monkland.
Monkland (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland.
Monkland has roughly 1,135 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Monkland's population at 1,135, with a median age of 39. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (63% own, 34% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (65% family households, 31% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
1,135
Median age
39
Family households
65%
Lone person
31%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
We don't yet have a verified suburb-level median for this market. We're working on a data partner; in the meantime, treat the state-level figures as a guide only. How we source data.
Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$295/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$280/wk
Owner occupied
63%
Renter occupied
34%
At a deeper level
1,135
Median age: 39
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Safety
Crime and safety.
LGA-wide data, not suburb-specific
QLD Police only publishes crime statistics at the local government area / region level. The numbers below cover the entire Fraser Coast Regional Council, which may include suburbs with very different crime profiles. Quieter residential pockets within the LGA likely have lower rates than the total suggests; busier areas may have higher.
8,923
total offences in 2026 across the Fraser Coast Regional Council LGA
Top offence categories
Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.
Source: State Police Open Data
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Monkland.
Local schools for Monkland
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Government School Catchment
Monkland State School
One Mile State School
Gympie State High School
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Frequently asked
About Monkland.
- What is the Monkland postcode?
- Monkland is in the 4570 postcode, in QLD, in the Fraser Coast Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Monkland?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $295, for units it's $280.
- What schools are in Monkland?
- There are 17 schools serving Monkland on this page, including Monkland State School, One Mile State School, Gympie State High School.
- What suburbs are near Monkland?
- Monkland is close to Glanmire, Jones Hill, Gympie Dc, East Deep Creek, Gympie.
- What is the population of Monkland?
- Monkland has approximately 1,135 residents. The median age is 39.
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Sources cited
Median, growth and rental data from state revenue offices and ABS. Census from ABS 2021. Climate from BoM. Hazard from Geoscience Australia. School data from ACARA. Crime from state police open data. Full methodology →
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