Mutchilba at a glance
Walk score
0
Very car dependent
Population
627
Median age 38
The brief
What to know about Mutchilba.
The postcode for Mutchilba is 4872 (QLD).
Mutchilba (4872) sits in the Mareeba region of Queensland.
Mutchilba has roughly 627 residents, with a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied. Daily life is car-dependent: most residents drive to work, school and the shops.
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What it’s like to live here.
Mutchilba 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.
Summer days here average around 32°C (warm), winter mornings around 17°C (mild). Annual rainfall lands at about 2065mm. Data comes from the Bureau of Meteorology's Cairns Aero station, 97.0km away.
Schooling within or near the suburb covers 1 government primary, 1 Catholic.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Mutchilba's population at 627, with a median age of 38. That sits as a typical family-age mix. Households are mostly owner-occupied (67% own, 23% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. The household mix skews family-dominated (80% family households, 21% lone person), so amenity decisions tend to follow what families want: parks, schools, supermarkets.
Population
627
Median age
38
Family households
80%
Lone person
21%
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)
$225/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$250/wk
Owner occupied
67%
Renter occupied
23%
At a deeper level
627
Median age: 38
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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 Mareeba Shire 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.
5,395
total offences in 2026 across the Mareeba Shire 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
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Education
Schools in Mutchilba.
Local schools for Mutchilba
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Government School Catchment
Mutchilba State School
Dimbulah State School
Non-Government Schools
St Anthony's School
© ACARA, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Climate
Weather year-round.
Annual Rainfall
2065 mm
Hottest Month (avg max)
31.5°C
Coldest Month (avg min)
16.9°C
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Weather data from BOM station Cairns Aero (97 km away)
Climate data as of May 2026· Bureau of Meteorology
Frequently asked
About Mutchilba.
- What is the Mutchilba postcode?
- Mutchilba is in the 4872 postcode, in QLD, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
- Where is Mutchilba?
- Mutchilba is a regional suburb in QLD, postcode 4872, in the Mareeba Shire Council region.
- What is the average rent in Mutchilba?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $225, for units it's $250.
- What schools are in Mutchilba?
- There are 3 schools serving Mutchilba on this page, including Mutchilba State School, Dimbulah State School, St Anthony's School.
- How walkable is Mutchilba?
- Mutchilba has a Walk Score of 0 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Mutchilba?
- Mutchilba is close to Dimbulah, Chewko, Arriga, Thornborough, Paddys Green.
- What is the population of Mutchilba?
- The population of Mutchilba is approximately 627 (2021 Census). The median age is 38.
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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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