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Coolmunda

QLD 4387 • Queensland

212
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
238.25 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Coolmunda

Coolmunda is a rural locality in Queensland's Southern Downs region, covering a substantial 238 square kilometres of open grazing and cropping land near the New South Wales border. Home to around 212 residents, the locality sits within the Inglewood district of the Goondiwindi Regional Council area. The Coolmunda Reservoir — a significant irrigation storage on the Macintyre Brook — is a defining feature of the landscape and supports agricultural activity across the region. The terrain is typical of the Western Downs: flat to gently undulating, with brigalow scrub and open grasslands extending to the horizon.

Life in Coolmunda is quintessentially rural, with residents engaged in dryland cropping, irrigated agriculture, and beef cattle production. The nearby town of Inglewood provides essential services including a supermarket, schools, a hospital, and community facilities. The Coolmunda Reservoir also offers recreational opportunities including fishing, boating, and birdwatching in a tranquil bush setting. Goondiwindi, approximately 50 kilometres to the west, serves as the major service hub for the region, offering a broader range of healthcare, education, and commercial services.

Coolmunda falls under postcode 4387 and is governed by the Goondiwindi Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Southern Downs electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4387
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Goondiwindi
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Southern Downs
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.34°, 150.97°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
238.25 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4387

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4387 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$45,023
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$47,261

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4387; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
260 km
By Train
No train service; nearest Queensland Rail station is at Warwick (~100 km north-east)
By Car (Peak)
3 hr - 3 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr

🛣️ Via New England Highway through Warwick and Toowoomba

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no local services; car essential for all daily activities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
212
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,404.1 / 100k
2yr Down 38.9% 10yr Up 171.1%
Motor vehicle theft
531.3 / 100k
2yr Down 34.7% 10yr Up 219.2%
Non-FV assault
1,404.1 / 100k
2yr Down 17.1% 10yr Up 299.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
417.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 41.1%
View all offence categories for Goondiwindi →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Coolmunda Reservoir? +

The Coolmunda Reservoir is a major water storage on the Macintyre Brook, providing irrigation water for farms in the Southern Downs region. It also offers fishing and recreational activities.

Where is Coolmunda located? +

Coolmunda is a rural locality in Queensland's Southern Downs region, near Inglewood and approximately 50 km east of Goondiwindi, close to the NSW border.

What services are available near Coolmunda? +

The town of Inglewood (about 20 km away) provides a supermarket, schools, and a hospital. Goondiwindi, 50 km west, offers a broader range of services including larger supermarkets and healthcare.

What is the median rent near Coolmunda? +

The broader Inglewood/Goondiwindi area has some of Queensland's most affordable housing, with median rents typically well below the Queensland average.

Is Coolmunda a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Coolmunda is part of the Goondiwindi 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.

What is the population of Coolmunda? +

Coolmunda had a population of 212 at the 2021 Census.