Mundingburra
At 3,594 residents across just 2.56 square kilometres, Mundingburra sits in Townsville's middle ring with an identity shaped by affordability, stability, and a slowly ageing population. The median house price of $362,000 sits well below the national average, and household incomes land at the 34.5th percentile nationally, placing residents in the lower-middle income band. SEIFA scores confirm the picture: IRSD and IRSAD both land at decile 4, signalling moderate disadvantage compared to most Australian suburbs. University qualifications reach 32.7%, which is 2.6 percentage points above the national figure, a small advantage. The population has been contracting, falling from 3,592 in 2023 to 3,551 by 2025, a pattern expected to continue.
Population
3,594
Median Age
43.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,344/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
4
Median House
$362K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The estimated median house price of $362,000 makes Mundingburra accessible compared to most Queensland capital markets and well below the national median. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,413, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.3%, below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers here carry manageable debt loads relative to income. Separate houses make up 64.7% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 30.9% and apartments at just 4.3%. The bedroom mix skews mid-size: 3-bedroom homes account for 36.6% and 4-plus bedrooms 27.7%, while 2-bedroom dwellings represent 29.2%. Outright owners at 32.9% nearly match mortgage holders at 32.4%, suggesting an established owner base with long-held properties sitting alongside a cohort of active buyers.
For Buyers
The estimated median house price of $362,000 makes Mundingburra accessible compared to most Queensland capital markets and well below the national median. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,413, producing a mortgage-to-income ratio of 24.3%, below the 30% stress threshold, so buyers here carry manageable debt loads relative to income. Separate houses make up 64.7% of dwellings, with semi-detached at 30.9% and apartments at just 4.3%. The bedroom mix skews mid-size: 3-bedroom homes account for 36.6% and 4-plus bedrooms 27.7%, while 2-bedroom dwellings represent 29.2%. Outright owners at 32.9% nearly match mortgage holders at 32.4%, suggesting an established owner base with long-held properties sitting alongside a cohort of active buyers.
For Investors
With 34.7% of residents renting and weekly rent at $270, Mundingburra offers a tenant pool in an affordable segment. Against a $362,000 estimated median, the gross rental yield sits close to 3.9%, meaningfully higher than inner-city markets. The vacancy rate of 9.3% is elevated, indicating softer rental demand that could pressure yields, so prospective landlords should factor in likely vacancy periods. Development activity is low, with only 3 applications in the past 12 months, limiting new competing supply. Population is trending downward at 0.59% annually, and the 10-year change is negative 7.4%, which reduces the demand tailwind compared to growth corridors. Overseas migration adds a net 29 residents per year, providing a modest offset.
Development Activity
Total DAs
4
Last 12 Months
4
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
—
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Schools in Mundingburra iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
The Cathedral School of St Anne and St James
Prep-12 · 1205 students
St Joseph's Catholic School
Prep-6 · 356 students
Mundingburra State School
Prep-6 · 506 students
Demographics
The median age of 43 is 3.0 years above the national figure, reflecting a slowly ageing suburb. The senior share rose 2.4 points over the decade while the working-age share fell 0.4 points, consistent with that trajectory. Overseas-born residents make up 17.3% of the population, which is 4.3 percentage points below the national average, giving Mundingburra an Anglo-leaning profile. Ancestry is led by English (1,415 residents), followed by Irish (497) and Scottish (414). University qualifications reach 32.7%, running 2.6 points above national. Average household size is 2.2, which is 0.3 below the national figure of 2.5, consistent with the older, couples-without-children profile. Couples with no children account for 28.8% of families.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
64.7%
Houses
30.9%
Townhouse
4.3%
Apartment
Tenure
Tenure in Mundingburra divides into rough thirds: 32.9% own outright, 32.4% carry a mortgage, and 34.7% rent. The near-equal split between outright owners and mortgaged buyers points to an established suburb where debt-free long-term owners coexist with working-age purchasers. The stock is predominantly separate houses at 64.7%, with semi-detached at 30.9%, leaving apartments at just 4.3%, an unusually low apartment share that keeps supply constrained in the unit segment. Mortgage-to-income sits at 24.3% and rent-to-income at 20.1%, both below stress thresholds, meaning housing costs are relatively manageable across tenures. The estimated median house price of $362,000 reflects affordability compared to state and national averages, and 10.9% of residents require daily assistance, above the national average, partly reflecting the older age profile.
Mortgage / mo
$1,413
Rent / wk
$270
HH Size
2.2
Personal Income / wk
$727
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
9.3%
Unoccupied
143
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
20.1%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.3%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
28.8%
Couples, no children
2,331
Total families
Economy & Employment
Healthcare dominates local employment at 23.3% (246 workers), followed by Education at 17.5% (185) and Public Administration at 10.8% (114). Construction accounts for 8.0% and Professional/Technical services 7.0%. The occupation mix is led by Professionals (403) and Community/Personal service workers (215), with Clerical/Admin (201) and Managers (148) also prominent. The full-time employment rate is 61.7%, with a labour force participation rate of 51.8%, lower than national norms because 1,171 residents are not in the labour force, partly a function of the older age profile. Unemployment sits at 5.6%, above the national average of around 3-4%. SEIFA places the suburb at IRSD decile 4 and IEO decile 5, confirming incomes and qualifications fall below median nationally, though healthcare and education industries provide stable public-sector employment.
Unemployment
5.6%
Labour Force
1,638
Unemployed
92
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
61.7%
Part-time
32.7%
Participation
51.8%
Employed
1,458
Occupations
Top Industries
University
32.7%
Postgraduate
7.3%
Born Overseas
17.3%
Dwellings
1,403
Transport to Work
Car dependency is high: 84.5% of residents commute by car, compared to 2.0% using public transport and 6.3% walking or cycling. The 9.3% vacancy rate across the rental stock, while elevated, provides choice for incoming renters. IRSAD decile 4 places the suburb below the national median on the relative advantage-disadvantage scale, meaning residents face more constraints on average than those in higher-decile suburbs. The IEO decile 5 score signals education and employment outcomes sit around the national middle. Volunteering participation is 17.0%, a reasonable community engagement level. No schools are recorded within the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families depend on schools in surrounding Townsville suburbs. The need-for-assistance rate of 10.9%, or 369 residents, is above the national average, reflecting both the older median age of 43 and the moderate disadvantage profile.
Drive
84.5%
Public Transport
2.0%
Walk / Cycle
6.3%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
-0.59%/yr
(-21 people/yr)
EstablishedMundingburra is on a slow decline trajectory. Population fell from 3,592 in 2023 to 3,551 by 2025, and the medium forecast projects a further drop to 3,425 by 2031, a 6-year loss of around 126 residents. Annual population change runs at negative 0.59%, equivalent to 21 fewer residents per year. The 10-year historical change is negative 7.4%, placing this firmly in the slow-growth category nationally. Migration is balanced, with net overseas arrivals of 29 per year providing the only positive driver while internal migration is neutral. Gentrification scores at 0, confirming no gentrification signals, consistent with a SEIFA IRSAD decile 4 suburb with no income growth displacement underway. Rent growth over the recorded period reached 3.8% and real income growth was 2.1%, both modest.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Balanced
Net Overseas / yr
+29
Net Internal / yr
0
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mundingburra compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mundingburra a good suburb to live in?
Mundingburra offers genuine affordability, with a $362,000 estimated median house price and mortgage-to-income at 24.3%, below the 30% stress threshold. SEIFA places it at IRSD decile 4, below the national median on advantage. Healthcare and education employers provide stable local work, and car-based access is straightforward, but public transport at 2.0% commuter share is limited.
What is the median house price in Mundingburra?
The estimated median house price is $362,000, based on 2025 rental data. Weekly rent averages $270, giving an implied gross yield near 3.9%. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,413, and household incomes sit at the 34.5th percentile nationally, making this one of Townsville's more accessible mid-ring suburbs.
What schools are in Mundingburra?
No schools are recorded inside the Mundingburra boundary in this dataset. Families rely on schools in surrounding Townsville suburbs. Locally, 32.7% of residents hold university qualifications, running 2.6 percentage points above the national figure, suggesting an educated resident base that values schooling access in adjacent areas.
Is Mundingburra safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Mundingburra in this dataset. As an indirect indicator, the suburb scores IRSD decile 4, indicating moderate disadvantage compared to most Australian suburbs. The 10.9% need-for-assistance rate (369 residents) is above national norms. Cross-checking with QLD Police Service crime maps is recommended for current local safety data.
Is Mundingburra good for property investment?
The gross rental yield near 3.9% on a $362,000 median is higher than inner-city markets, but the 9.3% vacancy rate signals soft rental demand. Population is declining at 0.59% per year, with a 10-year fall of 7.4%, limiting capital growth prospects. Only 3 development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, so competing new supply is minimal. Investors should weigh yield against the demand headwinds from population contraction.
How is Mundingburra's population changing?
Population fell from 3,592 in 2023 to 3,551 by 2025 and is forecast to continue declining to around 3,425 by 2031 under the medium scenario. Annual decline runs at negative 0.59%, or about 21 fewer residents per year. The 10-year historical change is negative 7.4%. Overseas migration adds a net 29 residents per year, the only positive driver, while internal migration is balanced.
How to read these comparisons
Phrases like "above the national average" reference the unweighted median across Australian suburbs with more than 1,000 residents, not population-weighted national figures. Suburb-level medians are more useful for ranking suburbs against each other; ABS census headlines are population-weighted (so dominated by Sydney and Melbourne) and can read very differently.
Current baseline (refreshed 2026-05-10): median age 40, university-educated 30.1%, born overseas 21.6%, average household size 2.5 people.
Data sources: ABS 2021 Census (demographics, income, tenure), state Valuer-General (house prices), Department of Jobs SALM (unemployment), ACARA (school ICSEA), state Crime Statistics agencies (offences), council DA portals (development applications). Population forecasts use a Hamilton-Perry cohort model calibrated to ABS ERP.
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