Mount Tom at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
44
Median age 56
The brief
What to know about Mount Tom.
The postcode for Mount Tom is 4677 (QLD).
Mount Tom (4677) sits in the Gladstone region of Queensland.
Mount Tom has roughly 44 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly 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 Tom scores 0/100 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mount Tom's population at 44, with a median age of 56. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (89% own, 28% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (61% family households, 17% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
44
Median age
56
Family households
61%
Lone person
17%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$300/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
89%
Renter occupied
28%
At a deeper level
44
Median age: 56
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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 Gladstone 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.
9,956
total offences in 2026 across the Gladstone 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.
0
0
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
Amenities
Transport
Education
Schools in Mount Tom.
Local schools for Mount Tom
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Government School Catchment
Miriam Vale State School
Lowmead State School
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Frequently asked
About Mount Tom.
- What is the Mount Tom postcode?
- Mount Tom is in the 4677 postcode, in QLD, in the Gladstone Regional Council region.
- Where is Mount Tom?
- Mount Tom is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4677, in the Gladstone Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mount Tom?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $300, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Mount Tom?
- There are 2 schools serving Mount Tom on this page, including Miriam Vale State School, Lowmead State School.
- How walkable is Mount Tom?
- Mount Tom has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mount Tom?
- Mount Tom is close to Miriam Vale, Colosseum, Taunton, Captain Creek, Lowmead.
- What is the population of Mount Tom?
- The population of Mount Tom is approximately 44 (2021 Census). The median age is 56.
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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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