Scenic Rim Regional Council
Muirlea
Muirlea at a glance
Population
174
Median age 55
The brief
What to know about Muirlea.
Muirlea (4306) sits in the Scenic Rim region of Queensland.
Muirlea has roughly 174 residents, with a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied.
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Day to day
What it’s like to live here.
Summer days here average around 30°C (warm), winter mornings around 11°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 1068mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Brisbane station, 10.9km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 7 government primary, 1 government secondary, 5 Catholic, 5 independent.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Muirlea's population at 174, with a median age of 55. That sits as a retiree-heavy demographic. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (88% own, 9% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (70% family households, 25% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
174
Median age
55
Family households
70%
Lone person
25%
Demographics data as of May 2026· ABS 2021 Census
Market
The price of a home here.
Median house price
Verified median pending
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Sales data as of May 2026· sales-qld
Rental and ownership
Weekly rent (house)
$370/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$408/wk
Owner occupied
88%
Renter occupied
9%
At a deeper level
174
Median age: 55
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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 Scenic Rim 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.
2,005
total offences in 2026 across the Scenic Rim 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 Muirlea.
Local schools for Muirlea
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Government School Catchment
Brassall State School
Ipswich State High School
Tivoli State School
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Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
1068 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
30.4°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
10.5°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Brisbane (11 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Muirlea.
- What is the Muirlea postcode?
- Muirlea is in the 4306 postcode, in QLD, in the Scenic Rim Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Muirlea?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $370, for units it's $408.
- What schools are in Muirlea?
- There are 20 schools serving Muirlea on this page, including Brassall State School, Ipswich State High School, Ipswich Adventist School.
- What suburbs are near Muirlea?
- Muirlea is close to Brassall Heights, Brassall, Blacksoil, North Ipswich, Woodend.
- What is the population of Muirlea?
- Muirlea has approximately 174 residents. The median age is 55.
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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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