Mundubbera
QLD 4626 • Rest of QLD
About Mundubbera
Mundubbera is a rural town in Queensland's North Burnett Region, situated approximately 360 kilometres northwest of Brisbane and 184 kilometres west-southwest of Bundaberg. At the 2021 census it had a population of 1,120 people, spread across 35.7 square kilometres along the Burnett River. The town serves as the commercial hub for a wide surrounding agricultural district in the North Burnett hinterland.
Mundubbera is renowned as the Citrus Capital of Queensland, with extensive orange and mandarin orchards dominating the local economy and landscape. The town centre on Lyons Street offers essential services including a supermarket, medical centre, hotel, and local schools, while the surrounding farms attract seasonal workers each harvest. Families and retirees make up much of the permanent population, drawn by the quiet rural pace, affordable housing, and strong community spirit.
Mundubbera falls under postcode 4626 and is governed by North Burnett Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Callide electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Translink regional coach — Gayndah / Bundaberg ~45 min to Gayndah, ~2.5 hrs to Bundaberg
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Nearest regional centre is Gayndah (37 km); Bundaberg is the closest major city at ~184 km.
Most errands require a car. The compact town centre on Lyons Street is walkable for basic services, but the surrounding locality is rural and spread out.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Monogorilby Road
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1138 Durong Road
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57 Bunce Street
Housing 2021 Census
11 state housing + 13 community housing dwellings (ABS 2021 Census)
Educational Institution Attending 2021 Census
School Sector Breakdown
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Income Comparison
Country of Birth 2021 Census
Top Countries of Birth (excl. Australia)
- 1. Nepal 109
- 2. New Zealand 21
- 3. Indonesia 16
- 4. England 12
- 5. South Korea 11
- 6. Japan 9
- 7. Malaysia 9
- 8. China 7
- 9. Pakistan 7
- 10. Thailand 7
Ancestry 2021 Census
Top ancestries reported (people may report up to two)