Fraser Coast Regional Council
Monkland
Monkland at a glance
Median house
$250,000
Median unit
$205,920
Population
1,135
Median age 39
About
Welcome to Monkland.
Monkland (4570) sits in the Fraser Coast region of Queensland. The median house here is $250,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Monkland has roughly 1,135 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied.
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Houses change hands at $250,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $205,920, roughly 18% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $50,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Monkland on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$250,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $205,920.
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
$250,000
$205,920
1,135
Median age: 39
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For investors
Investment overview.
Gross rental yield on houses sits at 6.14% (median rent $295/wk against a $250,000 price tag). Units yield 7.07% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. With 34% of households renting, the leasing market is established and vacancy risk tends to be lower than in owner-dominated suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20266.14%
Based on $250,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 20267.07%
Based on $205,920 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202663%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Census 2021 (estimated) · May 2026–
Lower = higher buyer demand
Gross rental yield is annual rent divided by purchase price, before expenses. It does not account for vacancy rates, management fees, maintenance, or financing costs. Use this as a starting point for further research.
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
Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 8 government primary, 2 government secondary, 3 Catholic, 3 independent.
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
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Monkland State School
One Mile State School
Gympie State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Monkland.
- What is the median house price in Monkland?
- The median house price in Monkland, QLD 4570 is $250,000. The median unit price is $205,920. Annual growth is +0.0%.
- 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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