Barcaldine Regional Council
Muttaburra
Muttaburra at a glance
Walk score
8
Very car dependent
Population
158
Median age 45
The brief
What to know about Muttaburra.
Muttaburra (4732) sits in the Barcaldine region of Queensland.
Muttaburra has roughly 158 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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What it’s like to live here.
Muttaburra 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.
Who lives here
Demographics.
The 2021 Census put Muttaburra's population at 158, with a median age of 45. That sits as an established, older skew. Households are predominantly owner-occupied (80% own, 11% rent), which shapes everything from school catchment stability to how often properties turn over. Lone-person households are notable here (44%), often a marker of unit-heavy stock and walkable infrastructure.
Population
158
Median age
45
Family households
56%
Lone person
44%
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)
$80/wk
Weekly rent (unit)
$80/wk
Owner occupied
80%
Renter occupied
11%
At a deeper level
158
Median age: 45
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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 Barcaldine 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.
154
total offences in 2026 across the Barcaldine 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
0
Scores calculated from OpenStreetMap data (ODbL)
Walkability data as of May 2026· OpenStreetMap
Place
Location.
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Education
Schools in Muttaburra.
Local schools for Muttaburra
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Government School Catchment
Muttaburra State School
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Frequently asked
About Muttaburra.
- What is the Muttaburra postcode?
- Muttaburra is in the 4732 postcode, in QLD, in the Barcaldine Regional Council region.
- What is the average rent in Muttaburra?
- The median weekly rent for houses is $80, for units it's $80.
- What schools are in Muttaburra?
- There are 1 schools serving Muttaburra on this page, including Muttaburra State School.
- How walkable is Muttaburra?
- Muttaburra has a Walk Score of 8 out of 100, highly car-dependent. transit score 0, bike score 0.
- What suburbs are near Muttaburra?
- Muttaburra is close to Tablederry, Camoola.
- What is the population of Muttaburra?
- Muttaburra has approximately 158 residents. The median age is 45.
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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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