Mount Morgan at a glance
Median house
$215,000
Median unit
$133,200
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
2,018
Median age 52
The brief
What to know about Mount Morgan.
The postcode for Mount Morgan is 4714 (QLD).
The median house price in Mount Morgan is $215,000.
Mount Morgan (4714) sits in the Rockhampton region of Queensland. The median house here is $215,000, well below the Queensland median of around $780K.
Mount Morgan has roughly 2,018 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Mount Morgan scores 8/100 on walkability, which makes it car-dependent with limited public transport. Plan for two cars in a typical household, especially if work isn't local.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 government secondary.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Morgan's population at 2,018, with a median age of 52. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are mostly owner-occupied (69% own, 25% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (43%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
2,018
Median age
52
Family households
52%
Lone person
43%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Houses change hands at $215,000 on a typical sale, well below the Queensland median. Units come in around $133,200, roughly 38% below the house median.
For buyers
A 20% deposit on the median house works out to roughly $43,000. Prices are well below the Queensland median, which keeps Mount Morgan on the radar for first-home buyers and right-sizers.
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
$215,000
+0.0% over the past year. Median unit price $133,200.
Sales data as of December 2024· sales-abs
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$200/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$200/wk
Owner occupied
69%
Renter occupied
25%
At a deeper level
$215,000
$133,200
2,018
Median age: 52
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Gross rental yield on houses sits at 4.84% (median rent $200/wk against a $215,000 price tag). Units yield 7.81% gross, often the better cash-flow play for first-time investors. Renter share is modest (25%), so the rental pool is smaller and tenant demand can be patchier than in higher-density suburbs.
Gross Yield (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20244.84%
Based on $215,000 median
Gross Yield (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 20247.81%
Based on $133,200 median
Annual Growth (House)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Annual Growth (Unit)
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
Year-on-year capital growth
Owner Occupancy
Source: ABS Census 2021 · May 202669%
Higher = more owner-occupier demand
Days on Market
Source: ABS Data by Region (SA2-level, 2024) · Dec 2024–
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.
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 Rockhampton 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.
22,105
total offences in 2026 across the Rockhampton 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
Getting around
Walkability.
8
0
30
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Morgan.
Local schools for Mount Morgan
View the catchment for each school to find out more.
Government School Catchment
Mount Morgan Central State School
Mount Morgan State High School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Frequently asked
About Mount Morgan.
- What is the median house price in Mount Morgan?
- The median house price in Mount Morgan, QLD 4714 is $215,000. The median unit price is $133,200.
- What is the Mount Morgan postcode?
- Mount Morgan is in the 4714 postcode, in QLD, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- Where is Mount Morgan?
- Mount Morgan is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4714, in the Rockhampton Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Morgan?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $200, for units it's $200.
- What schools are in Mount Morgan?
- There are 2 schools serving Mount Morgan on this page, including Mount Morgan Central State School, Mount Morgan State High School.
- How walkable is Mount Morgan?
- Mount Morgan has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 30.
- What suburbs are near Mount Morgan?
- Mount Morgan is close to The Mine, Walterhall, Horse Creek, Johnsons Hill, Baree.
- What is the population of Mount Morgan?
- The population of Mount Morgan is approximately 2,018 (2021 Census). The median age is 52.
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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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