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Mundingburra

QLD 4812 • Rest of QLD

3,594
Population (2021)
$37,804
Median Income
2.56 km²
Area
$270/wk
Median Rent
Established SuburbFamily-FriendlyTownsvilleRiver CorridorWell-Located

About Mundingburra

Mundingburra is an established inner Townsville suburb about 6 km south-west of the CBD, with a 2021 Census population of 3,594. It sits along the Ross River corridor and includes a mix of traditional homes, schools and local services. The suburb is closely linked to adjacent Aitkenvale and major central Townsville precincts. Its character is leafy, residential and family-oriented.

Residents benefit from nearby shopping, education and health facilities, plus riverfront recreation and sports amenities. The suburb's central position makes commuting to Townsville's employment hubs straightforward by road. Public transport is bus-based, with no suburban rail network for daily urban travel. Mundingburra attracts families and professionals seeking established housing close to core city services.

Mundingburra falls under postcode 4812 and is governed by Townsville Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Mundingburra electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4812
Urban Area
Townsville
LGA / Council
Townsville
Federal Electorate
Herbert
State Electorate
Mundingburra
Type
Major Urban
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.30°, 146.79°
Statistical Area
Rest of QLD
Area
2.56 km²
Elevation
11m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Townsville Station
7 km
Not walkable

Bus Services

  • Townsville urban bus routes — Townsville CBD 20-40 min
  • Cross-city connectors — Aitkenvale / Annandale / Hermit Park 15-35 min
  • School and local services — Education and retail precincts 10-30 min

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
6 km
By Bus
20-40 min
By Car (Peak)
12-25 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
10-18 min

🛣️ Commuting is primarily by bus and car due to absence of urban commuter rail.

Walkability Somewhat Walkable

Neighbourhood amenities are reasonably accessible on foot, though many residents still rely on bus and car for work trips.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

🏠 Housing 2021 Census

Median Rent (weekly)
$270
Median Mortgage (monthly)
$1,413
Avg Household Size
2.2 people
Median Age
43 years
Social Housing (% of dwellings)
4.7%

47 state housing + 19 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)

🎓 Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census

School Sector Breakdown

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
3,620
Census 2021
3,594
▼ 0.7% decline

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
$29,276
Income 2021
$37,804
▲ 29.1% increase

Income Comparison

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

🌍 Country of Birth 2021 Census

Born in Australia 2,811
Born Overseas 589

Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)

  • 1. England 106
  • 2. New Zealand 76
  • 3. India 32
  • 4. Papua New Guinea 25
  • 5. Scotland 23
  • 6. South Africa 20
  • 7. Philippines 19
  • 8. Vietnam 16
  • 9. United States 15
  • 10. China 14

🧬 Ancestry 2021 Census

Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)

English 1,415
Australian 1,281
Irish 497
Scottish 414
German 201
Australian Aboriginal 170
Italian 158
Chinese 66
Indian 46
Dutch 44

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents' Birthplace 2021 Census

2,131
Both parents born in Australia
682
Both parents born overseas
417
One parent AU, one overseas

🛐 Religion 2021 Census

Christianity
51.5%
No Religion
38.3%
Islam
1.5%
Buddhism
0.5%
Hinduism
0.5%
Sikhism
0.3%

📊 Age Distribution 2021 Census

0-4 years
121 (3.4%)
5-14 years
488 (13.6%)
15-19 years
298 (8.3%)
20-24 years
192 (5.3%)
25-34 years
342 (9.5%)
35-44 years
406 (11.3%)
45-54 years
434 (12.1%)
55-64 years
432 (12.0%)
65-74 years
349 (9.7%)
75-84 years
302 (8.4%)
85+ years
221 (6.1%)

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