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Mulgildie

QLD 4630 • Queensland

147
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
61.56 km²
Area
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Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHistoricQuietAffordable

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 North Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4630
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
North Burnett
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.86°, 150.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
61.56 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Monto and Bundaberg Monto approx. 15 min; Bundaberg approx. 2 hours

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
463 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest rail connection is at Bundaberg (~183 km east)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 5.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 5 hours

🛣️ Burnett Highway provides the main road link; Bundaberg is the closest regional city at ~183 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

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

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the North Burnett Local Government Area, which contains Mulgildie. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
508.8 / 100k
2yr Down 32.5% 10yr Up 50.5%
Motor vehicle theft
216.7 / 100k
2yr Up 24.6% 10yr Up 188.4%
Non-FV assault
942.2 / 100k
2yr Up 10.8% 10yr Up 144.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
9.4 / 100k
2yr Down 51.2% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
207.3 / 100k
2yr Down 23.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for North Burnett →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
147
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

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

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mulgildie known for? +

Mulgildie is best known for the legend of the Mulgildie bunyip — a story that has endured in Australian folklore for generations. The town also has a notably active hotel, a grocer, a primary school, and a sawmill for a settlement of its small size.

How far is Mulgildie from Brisbane? +

Mulgildie is approximately 463 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane by road, making it around a 5–5.5 hour drive. The nearest regional city is Bundaberg, approximately 183 kilometres to the east.

Does Mulgildie have public transport? +

There is no passenger rail service to Mulgildie. Limited regional bus services connect the area to Monto and Bundaberg, but a private vehicle is the most practical way to get around.

What is the population of Mulgildie? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mulgildie has a population of 147 residents, making it a small but active rural community within the North Burnett Regional Council area.

Is Mulgildie a good place to live? +

Mulgildie offers authentic Queensland country living with a surprising range of local amenities for its size, including a hotel, school, and grocer. It suits those who love wide open agricultural landscapes, small-town community life, and the slower pace of rural Queensland.

What is the postcode for Mulgildie? +

The postcode for Mulgildie is 4630, which covers the Monto area and surrounding localities in the North Burnett Region of Queensland.

Is Mulgildie a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mulgildie is part of the North Burnett LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.