Mulgildie
QLD 4630 • Queensland
About Mulgildie
Mulgildie (formerly Mulgeldie) is a small rural town and locality in the North Burnett Region of Queensland, situated approximately 12 kilometres south of Monto and 463 kilometres by road north-north-west of Brisbane. With a population of 147 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, the locality covers around 61.6 square kilometres of agricultural land in Queensland's Upper Burnett district. It falls within the North Burnett Regional Council area and is governed by the electorate of Callide at the state level and Flynn federally.
Mulgildie punches above its weight for a small rural settlement — the town is home to an active hotel, a grocer, a primary school, and a sawmill, giving it a degree of local self-sufficiency rare for communities of its size. The locality is best known in Australian folklore for the legend of the Mulgildie bunyip, a story that has endured in local and national consciousness for generations. The Burnett Highway passes through the town, connecting it to Monto to the north and Gayndah further south. Residents enjoy a quintessential Queensland country lifestyle with wide open paddocks and a strong community spirit.
Mulgildie falls under postcode 4630 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Callide electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Monto and Bundaberg Monto approx. 15 min; Bundaberg approx. 2 hours
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Burnett Highway provides the main road link; Bundaberg is the closest regional city at ~183 km
The town has a hotel, grocer, and school within the locality, but a car is needed for most major shopping and services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
-
Mouatt Street
-
3 Leichhardt Street
-
Rayleigh Street
-
Brigalow Street