Mackay Regional Council

Munbura

QLD4740

Munbura at a glance

Walk score

0

Very car dependent

Population

89

Median age 49

The brief

What to know about Munbura.

The postcode for Munbura is 4740 (QLD).

Munbura (4740) sits in the Mackay region of Queensland.

Munbura has roughly 89 residents, with an established, older skew. 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.

Munbura 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 8 government primary, 1 government secondary, 1 Catholic.

Who lives here

Demographics.

The 2021 Census put Munbura's population at 89, with a median age of 49. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (84% own, 16% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (77% family households, 23% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.

Population

89

Median age

49

Family households

77%

Lone person

23%

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)

$340/wk

Weekly rent (unit)

$225/wk

Owner occupied

84%

Renter occupied

16%

At a deeper level

PopulationSource: ABS Census 2021 · May 2026

89

Median age: 49

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Safety

Crime and safety.

Offence Summary

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 Mackay 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.

19,004

total offences in 2026 across the Mackay Regional Council LGA

Top offence categories

Other Offences3,050 (16.0%)
Offences Against Property2,739 (14.4%)
Other Theft (excl. Unlawful Entry)1,304 (6.9%)
Offences Against the Person1,031 (5.4%)
Drug Offences855 (4.5%)

Crime statistics are reported at LGA level and may cover a broader area than this suburb.

Source: State Police Open Data

Getting around

Walkability.

Walk Score

0

Transit Score

0

Bike Score

0

Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)

Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap

Place

Location.

Amenities

Transport

Nearby suburbs

Education

Schools in Munbura.

Local schools for Munbura

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Government School Catchment

Alligator Creek State School

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Chelona State School

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Sarina State High School

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Frequently asked

About Munbura.

What is the Munbura postcode?
Munbura is in the 4740 postcode, in QLD, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
Where is Munbura?
Munbura is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4740, in the Mackay Regional Council region.
What is the average rent in Munbura?
The median weekly rent for houses is $340, for units it's $225.
What schools are in Munbura?
There are 10 schools serving Munbura on this page, including Alligator Creek State School, Chelona State School, Sarina State High School.
How walkable is Munbura?
Munbura has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
What suburbs are near Munbura?
Munbura is close to Sunnyside, Balberra, Alligator Creek, Dunnrock, Chelona.
What is the population of Munbura?
The population of Munbura is approximately 89 (2021 Census). The median age is 49.

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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