Malarga

QLD 4620 • Queensland

15
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
200.64 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSmall CommunityQueensland

About Malarga

Malarga is a small rural locality in south-east Queensland, located approximately 35 kilometres south-west of Maryborough within the Fraser Coast Regional Council area. With just 15 residents recorded in the 2021 Census and covering around 200 square kilometres of agricultural and bushland terrain, Malarga is one of the more remote and sparsely settled parts of the Fraser Coast region. The locality sits at approximately 25 kilometres from the Bruce Highway corridor and is characterised by sugarcane farming, grazing country and remnant native vegetation.

The farming heritage of Malarga reflects the broader agricultural character of the Fraser Coast hinterland, with small-scale grazing and timber country dominating the landscape. Residents rely on Maryborough and the larger coastal city of Hervey Bay for shopping, healthcare, education and other services. The locality is a quiet and tightly knit rural community that values the wide open spaces and agricultural lifestyle of the Queensland hinterland.

Malarga falls under postcode 4620 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Maryborough electorate.

📍 Location

State
Postcode
4620
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
State Electorate
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.56°, 152.28°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
200.64 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
270 km
By Car (Peak)
Approx 3 hours via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx 3 hours

🛣️ Nearest town is Maryborough (~35 km). Hervey Bay (~60 km) provides the nearest regional airport and services. No public transport available.

Walkability Car Dependent

A remote rural locality with no public transport or urban infrastructure. A private vehicle is essential.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
15
0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Malarga QLD? +

Malarga is a rural locality approximately 35 kilometres south-west of Maryborough in south-east Queensland, within the Fraser Coast Regional Council area.

What is the population of Malarga? +

According to the 2021 Census, Malarga had a population of just 15 residents.

What is Malarga known for? +

Malarga is a quiet farming locality in the Fraser Coast hinterland, with grazing and small-scale agriculture forming the basis of the local economy.