Mundubbera
With a median house price of just $281,000 and a vacancy rate of 17.4%, Mundubbera sits among Queensland's most affordable markets, though both numbers signal the same structural reality: demand is thin. The suburb scores decile 1 on IRSD, IRSAD and IEO, placing it in the lowest advantage tier nationally across all three indexes. Agriculture drives 38.0% of local employment, well above the state average, giving the economy a single-sector concentration that most regional Queensland centres do not carry to this degree. A population of 1,120 spread across 36 km2 produces a density of 31.1 persons per km2, sparse even compared to other rural QLD towns.
Population
1,120
Median Age
39.0
Household IncomeiMedian weekly household income (ABS Census)
$1,241/wk
DAs (12 months)iDevelopment Applications lodged in the past year
0
Median House
$281K
Estimated from rent (2025)
The $281,000 median house price is substantially below the QLD state median, making Mundubbera accessible for buyers priced out of larger centres. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,029, and mortgage-to-income sits at 19.1%, well below the 30% stress threshold, which means repayments consume a manageable share of household income at current rates. Separate houses dominate at 86.0% of dwellings, with apartments at only 6.5%, so the stock is overwhelmingly detached. The most common configuration is 3-bedroom homes at 53.9%, followed by 4-plus bedroom at 21.5%. Households that own outright account for 37.7%, higher than the renter share might imply, reflecting long-standing owner occupiers rather than a market attracting new buyers.
For Buyers
The $281,000 median house price is substantially below the QLD state median, making Mundubbera accessible for buyers priced out of larger centres. Monthly mortgage repayments average $1,029, and mortgage-to-income sits at 19.1%, well below the 30% stress threshold, which means repayments consume a manageable share of household income at current rates. Separate houses dominate at 86.0% of dwellings, with apartments at only 6.5%, so the stock is overwhelmingly detached. The most common configuration is 3-bedroom homes at 53.9%, followed by 4-plus bedroom at 21.5%. Households that own outright account for 37.7%, higher than the renter share might imply, reflecting long-standing owner occupiers rather than a market attracting new buyers.
For Investors
A 44.7% renter share is a meaningful tenant pool for a town of 1,120, but the 17.4% vacancy rate sits far above healthy levels and points to oversupply relative to current demand. Weekly rent of $220 against a $281,000 median implies a gross yield around 4.1%, higher than capital-city benchmarks, though thin demand and population that has declined 0.5% over 10 years limit the case for capital growth. Net overseas migration adds an average of 94 residents annually, which is the primary population driver, but internal migration is negative at minus 6 per year. No development applications were recorded in the past 12 months, consistent with a slow-growth, low-investment environment compared to active regional markets.
Schools in Mundubbera iICSEA: school advantage index. 1000 = national avg, higher = more advantaged
Mundubbera State College
Prep-10 · 193 students
Demographics
The median age of 39 is 1.0 year below the national figure, a narrower gap than most rural QLD towns. Overseas-born residents reach 29.6%, which is 8.0 points above the national average, notable for a small inland community. The top ancestry groups are English (315 residents), German (112) and Irish (70). Hinduism accounts for 110 residents, the second-largest religious group behind Christianity at 456, and Nepali speakers number 43, reflecting a Pacific Islands and South Asian seasonal workforce presence that is unusually large relative to the population of 1,120. University qualifications at 19.8% run 10.3 points below the national figure, consistent with the decile 1 IEO score.
Age Distribution
Bedrooms
Dwelling Structure
86.0%
Houses
N/A
Townhouse
6.5%
Apartment
Tenure
The 44.7% renter share is the largest tenure group, higher than both outright owners at 37.7% and mortgage holders at 17.6%. That renter-heavy split combined with a 17.4% vacancy rate points to a rental market with more supply than demand. Three-bedroom homes make up 53.9% and 4-plus bedroom 21.5%, meaning most of the stock suits families rather than singles or couples. Separate houses represent 86.0% of dwellings, with apartments at 6.5% and semi-detached effectively absent. The $281,000 median is estimated from rent data as noted in the brief, so should be treated as indicative. Mortgage-to-income at 19.1% and rent-to-income at 17.7% are both below the national stress thresholds, confirming affordability is not a barrier for current residents.
Mortgage / mo
$1,029
Rent / wk
$220
HH Size
2.3
Personal Income / wk
$742
Vacancy Ratei% of dwellings unoccupied on Census night (ABS 2021)
17.4%
Unoccupied
89
Rent / IncomeiMedian rent as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
17.7%
Mortgage / IncomeiMedian mortgage as % of household income. Over 30% = housing stress
19.1%
Community Profile
Languages Spoken at Home
Ancestry
Household Composition
42.7%
Couples, no children
667
Total families
Economy & Employment
Agriculture dominates at 38.0% of local jobs, nearly 4 times the state share, which makes Mundubbera's economy more exposed to seasonal variation and commodity cycles than almost any comparable QLD town. Healthcare follows at 11.6% and Education at 10.1%, the two sectors that typically anchor services in rural centres. By occupation, Labourers are the largest group at 252 workers, with Managers at 64 and Professionals at 44. The unemployment rate is low at 2.2%, though the participation rate of 55.4% is below the national average, reflecting the 276 residents not in the labour force. Household income sits at the 27.4th percentile nationally, well below the median, and the suburb scores decile 1 on IRSAD, indicating significant socioeconomic disadvantage compared to national benchmarks.
Unemployment
3.7%
Labour Force
3,844
Unemployed
144
Quarterly Trend
Source: SALM Dec-25
Socio-Economic Indexes (SEIFA)iABS index ranking suburbs from 1 (most disadvantaged) to 10 (most advantaged)
Full-time
72.8%
Part-time
25.0%
Participation
55.4%
Employed
523
Occupations
Top Industries
University
19.8%
Postgraduate
3.3%
Born Overseas
29.6%
Dwellings
415
Transport to Work
Car dependence is high: 61.3% of residents drive to work, while only 2.9% use public transport, below average even by rural Queensland standards. Walking and cycling account for 10.0%, which is reasonable given the low-density layout at 31.1 persons per km2. No schools are recorded inside the suburb boundary in this dataset, so families depend on services in nearby Gayndah and surrounding areas. There is no recorded crime data for Mundubbera, though the decile 1 IRSD and IRSAD scores indicate high relative disadvantage nationally. Some 8.1% of residents need daily assistance, which is above the national average and consistent with the aging trajectory. Volunteering runs at 21.4%, higher than in many comparable rural towns, reflecting a community reliance on informal support networks where formal services are limited.
Drive
61.3%
Public Transport
2.9%
Walk / Cycle
10.0%
Work from Home
N/A
Population Forecast
0.0%/yr
EstablishedPopulation has been effectively flat, declining 0.5% over 10 years to a current 1,120 residents, and the annual growth trend registers 0.0%. Overseas migration is the only net positive driver at 94 residents per year, while internal migration runs at minus 6 per year. The medium forecast holds the broader area population near 6,608 through 2031 with no meaningful growth expected. The gentrification score of 28 classifies the suburb as showing early signs, although the broader gentrification assessment registers as not gentrifying, and the signals list is empty. Rent grew 45.3% over the period, a notable increase compared to the flat population trend, suggesting the rental market tightened despite limited demand expansion. The aging trajectory, with the senior share up 6.2 points and young share down 3.7 points, will gradually reduce the working-age base.
Historical + Forecast
Hamilton-Perry + Holt smoothing on ERP 2001-2025
Age Cohort Forecast
Primary Driver
Overseas Migration
Net Overseas / yr
+94
Net Internal / yr
-6
Gentrification Signal
Not gentrifying
National Ranking iPercentile rank among ~15,000 AU suburbs. 90% = higher than 90% of suburbs
How Mundubbera compares to ~15,000 Australian suburbs
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mundubbera a good suburb to live in?
Mundubbera suits buyers seeking affordable rural living: the $281,000 median house price is well below the QLD state level, and mortgage-to-income at 19.1% is below the 30% stress threshold. The trade-off is that the suburb scores decile 1 on IRSD and IRSAD, the lowest advantage tier nationally, and services are limited without private transport.
What is the median house price in Mundubbera?
The median house price is approximately $281,000, estimated from rent data (2025). Weekly rent averages $220 and monthly mortgage repayments run around $1,029. Both figures are substantially below QLD state medians, placing Mundubbera among the state's most affordable regional markets.
What schools are in Mundubbera?
No schools are recorded inside the Mundubbera suburb boundary in this dataset. Families typically access schools in nearby Gayndah or other surrounding North Burnett communities. University qualifications among local residents sit at 19.8%, which is 10.3 points below the national average.
Is Mundubbera safe?
Detailed crime statistics are not available for Mundubbera in this dataset. As a context indicator, the suburb scores decile 1 on IRSD, the lowest tier nationally for relative disadvantage, and 8.1% of its 1,120 residents need daily assistance. These factors are worth considering alongside any crime data residents may access from Queensland Police Service.
Is Mundubbera good for property investment?
The 44.7% renter share and estimated yield around 4.1% (weekly rent $220 vs median $281,000) are above capital-city levels, but the 17.4% vacancy rate signals more rental stock than demand. Population declined 0.5% over 10 years and no development applications were lodged in the past 12 months, making capital growth harder to project compared to growing regional markets.
How is Mundubbera's population changing?
The population of 1,120 has declined 0.5% over 10 years, with annual growth at 0.0%. Overseas migration adds 94 residents per year on average, while internal migration is a net minus 6 per year. The medium forecast holds growth near flat through 2031, and the age profile is shifting older, with the senior share rising 6.2 points over the decade.
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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