Mutdapilly
QLD 4307 • Queensland
About Mutdapilly
Mutdapilly is a rural locality in south-east Queensland, situated approximately 55 kilometres south-west of Brisbane and about 25 kilometres south of Ipswich city centre. Covering 43.7 square kilometres, the locality has a small population of around 308 residents and straddles the boundary between the Scenic Rim Regional Council and the City of Ipswich local government areas. The area is characterised by open farmland, acreage properties and remnant bushland in the rolling countryside between the Scenic Rim and the Ipswich urban fringe.
Mutdapilly offers a quiet rural lifestyle for those seeking space and privacy within a reasonable drive of Ipswich and Brisbane. The locality has no commercial services of its own, with residents relying on nearby towns such as Boonah and Ipswich for shopping, healthcare and amenities. Public transport is essentially absent, making a private vehicle a necessity. The community is made up largely of rural landholders, hobby farmers and families seeking an affordable semi-rural alternative to the expanding south-east Queensland urban corridor.
Mutdapilly falls under postcode 4307 and is governed by the Scenic Rim Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.
Location
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Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Car essential; nearest significant rail at Ipswich Station (~25 km)
Remote rural locality with no footpaths or public transport
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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17 Hall Street
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4 Mutdapilly-Churchbank Weir Road
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Cunningham Highway
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Scenic Rim Local Government Area, which contains Mutdapilly. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.