Mundoolun
With 80.9% of dwellings having 4 or more bedrooms and just 5.9% of residents renting, Mundoolun is one of southeast Queensland's most owner-occupied, family-oriented acreage communities. Spread across 43 square kilometres at a density of 42.5 people per km2, the suburb houses 1,836 residents with household incomes in the 87th percentile nationally, well above the national average. The mortgage-to-income ratio sits at a manageable 22.2%, suggesting that while properties are substantial, the community's income comfortably supports ownership.
Population
1,836
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$2,255/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
66
Median House
$663K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The median house price is $663,000, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $2,167. At 22.2% of household income directed to mortgage costs, Mundoolun sits below the 30% stress threshold, making it financially accessible compared to many southeast Queensland growth corridors. Every dwelling recorded is a separate house, and 80.9% have 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers are competing for large family homes on acreage rather than townhouses or apartments. Only 21.8% of owners hold their property outright while 72.3% carry a mortgage, indicating that most of the buyer base entered the market relatively recently. Weekly rent is $560, and with just 5.9% of residents renting, rental listings are rare.
For Buyers
The median house price is $663,000, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $2,167. At 22.2% of household income directed to mortgage costs, Mundoolun sits below the 30% stress threshold, making it financially accessible compared to many southeast Queensland growth corridors. Every dwelling recorded is a separate house, and 80.9% have 4 or more bedrooms, so buyers are competing for large family homes on acreage rather than townhouses or apartments. Only 21.8% of owners hold their property outright while 72.3% carry a mortgage, indicating that most of the buyer base entered the market relatively recently. Weekly rent is $560, and with just 5.9% of residents renting, rental listings are rare.
For Investors
The 5.9% renter share is low compared to the national average, and the 2.1% vacancy rate reflects tight supply rather than weak demand. Weekly rent of $560 against a $663,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.4%, reasonable for a regional acreage market. Development activity is notable at 61 applications in the past 12 months, with recent filings dominated by swimming pool construction, consistent with residents upgrading existing properties rather than new dwelling supply entering the market. Turnover is also low, with 80.7% of residents remaining at the same address over 5 years, which limits resale stock and supports price stability.
Development Activity
Total DAs
104
Last 12 Months
66
YoY ChangeiYear-over-year change in DA lodgements
+560.0%
Avg DA CostiAverage estimated cost per DA in the past year
N/A
Monthly DA Lodgements
DA Categories
Demographics
Mundoolun's median age is 39, approximately 1 year below the national figure, and the household composition skews strongly toward families. Average household size is 3.2 people, which is 0.7 above the national average, driven by couples with children making up the largest family type at 800 households compared to 425 couples without children. University qualifications reach 20.4% of residents, which is 9.7 percentage points below the national rate, reflecting the suburb's trade and construction workforce. Overseas-born residents account for 19.7%, which is 1.9 points below the national figure. Ancestry is predominantly Anglo-Celtic, led by English (809), Scottish (218) and Irish (207).
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
100.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
N/A
Apartment
Tenure
All 100% of Mundoolun's dwellings are separate houses, which is rare even by outer-suburban Queensland standards and higher than the state average. Tenure is weighted heavily toward mortgage holders at 72.3%, with outright owners at 21.8% and renters at just 5.9%. The bedroom profile is dominated by large homes: 80.9% have 4 or more bedrooms and 15.5% have 3 bedrooms, with smaller dwellings almost absent at 2.8% for 2 bedrooms. The median house price is $663,000, and the rent-to-income ratio of 24.8% stays below the 30% stress threshold for renters. A 2.1% vacancy rate is low, consistent with a market where rental supply is structurally thin.
Mortgage / mo
$2,167
Rent / wk
$560
HH Size
3.2
Personal Income / wk
$860
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
2.1%
Unoccupied
12
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
24.8%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
22.2%
Community Profile
Ancestry
Household Composition
26.1%
Couples, no children
1,631
Total families
Economy & Employment
Construction leads the local industry mix at 18% of employed residents (102 workers), followed by Healthcare at 16.9% (96 workers) and Education at 10.4% (59 workers). Public Administration accounts for 9.2% and Manufacturing 7.8%, making the economy more trade and service oriented than professional. By occupation, Clerical and Administrative roles lead at 135 workers, with Managers (131) and Professionals (128) close behind. The full-time employment rate is 66.4% with unemployment at 4.6%, similar to national benchmarks. Household income in the 87th percentile nationally suggests that despite lower university qualification rates, the workforce is well compensated through skilled trades and management roles.
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
66.4%
Part-time
29.0%
Participation
61.9%
Employed
837
Occupations
Top Industries
University
20.4%
Postgraduate
4.0%
Born Overseas
19.7%
Dwellings
548
Transport to Work
Mundoolun is almost entirely car dependent, with 94.8% of residents driving to work and only 0.8% using public transport, compared to higher public transport usage in urban centres. Walking and cycling account for just 0.5% of journeys to work, reflecting the acreage lot sizes and distances between destinations. The volunteering rate of 14.4% points to a community-connected population, and with an average household size of 3.2, the suburb functions as a family environment. Housing stress indicators are low: the mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.2% and rent-to-income of 24.8% both sit below the 30% stress threshold. No crime data is available for direct comparison.
Drive
94.8%
Public Transport
0.8%
Walk / Cycle
0.5%
Work from Home
N/A
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mundoolun compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mundoolun a good suburb to live in?
Mundoolun suits families seeking large detached homes on acreage. Household incomes rank in the 87th percentile nationally and mortgage costs average just 22.2% of income, well below the 30% stress threshold. The trade-off is near-total car dependence, with 94.8% of residents driving to work and public transport at only 0.8%.
What is the median house price in Mundoolun?
The median house price is $663,000, with monthly mortgage repayments averaging $2,167. Weekly rent is $560. The mortgage-to-income ratio of 22.2% indicates that purchase costs are manageable relative to the local household income, which sits in the 87th percentile nationally.
What schools are in Mundoolun?
No schools are recorded inside the Mundoolun boundary in this dataset. Families in the suburb rely on schools in surrounding areas. Despite the absence of local schools, 20.4% of residents hold university qualifications, and the suburb has strong representation in education-sector employment at 10.4% of the workforce.
Is Mundoolun safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Mundoolun in this dataset. As a proxy indicator, the suburb has low housing stress, with mortgage and rent costs both below the 30% of income threshold, and 80.7% of residents have stayed at the same address for 5 or more years, suggesting a stable, settled community.
Is Mundoolun good for property investment?
Weekly rent of $560 against a $663,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.4%, above what inner-city markets typically deliver. The 2.1% vacancy rate and 5.9% renter share mean rental stock is thin. Development activity at 61 applications in 12 months indicates ongoing local investment in existing properties.
How is Mundoolun's population changing?
Mundoolun's population is 1,836 across 43 square kilometres, giving a low density of 42.5 people per km2. Resident stability is high, with 80.7% staying at the same address over 5 years, above typical suburban turnover rates. The suburb's 61 development applications in 12 months suggest gradual growth rather than rapid expansion.
How much development is happening in Mundoolun?
There were 61 development applications lodged in the past 12 months. Recent samples are dominated by swimming pool installations, consistent with existing homeowners upgrading large properties rather than new dwellings being added. This level of activity is notable for a suburb with a population of just 1,836.
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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