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Mia Mia

QLD 4754 • Queensland

118
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
25.51 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalTropicalHistoricalCar-Dependent
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About Mia Mia

Mia Mia is a rural locality in Queensland's Mackay Region, situated approximately 8.6 kilometres south-south-east of Mirani and around 45 kilometres west of Mackay CBD. The area covers some 25.5 square kilometres and recorded a population of 118 in the 2021 Census, making it a small but established farming community in the Pioneer River hinterland. The locality falls under the Mackay Regional Council and lies within a region characterised by sugarcane farming and tropical rural landscapes.

Mia Mia has a long local history, with the Mia Mia State School first approved in 1899 — one of the earliest markers of settlement in the area. The surrounding countryside features subtropical farming land with easy access to the Pioneer Valley, and the town of Mirani provides nearby services including a school, shops, and community facilities. Mackay, a major regional city, is accessible within an hour's drive and offers the full range of urban amenities including hospitals, universities, airports, and shopping centres.

Mia Mia falls under postcode 4754 and is governed by the Mackay Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Dawson, while state elections fall under the Mirani electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4754
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mackay
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Mirani
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-21.19°, 148.83°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
25.51 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4754

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4754, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$50,951
Median 2023–24
$69,846
▲ 37.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$83,347

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4754; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Mirani / Mackay 10 min to Mirani; 45–60 min to Mackay

Commute to Mackay CBD

Distance
45 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
50–65 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
40–50 min

🛣️ Access via Mirani-Mia Mia Road and the Peak Downs Highway; Mirani is the closest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural farming locality with no local shops; car required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
118
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
694.6 / 100k
2yr Down 16.1% 10yr Down 34.3%
Motor vehicle theft
316.5 / 100k
2yr Down 17.0% 10yr Up 42.1%
Non-FV assault
1,256 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 128.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
16.2 / 100k
2yr Down 26.7% 10yr Up 110.6%
Steal from vehicle
716.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Mackay →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mia Mia QLD known for? +

Mia Mia is known as one of the older rural settlements in the Mackay Region, with a state school first approved in 1899. The locality is set amid subtropical farming country in the Pioneer River hinterland, with sugarcane and grazing as the dominant land uses.

How far is Mia Mia from Mackay? +

Mia Mia is approximately 45 kilometres west of Mackay CBD, a drive of around 45–65 minutes via Mirani and the Peak Downs Highway.

Does Mia Mia have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Mia Mia directly. Residents rely on private vehicles, with the nearest town of Mirani approximately 8.6 kilometres to the north-north-west.

What is the population of Mia Mia? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mia Mia has a population of 118 residents across an area of approximately 25.5 square kilometres in the Mackay Region.

Is Mia Mia a good place to live? +

Mia Mia appeals to those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in Queensland's tropical hinterland. Mirani provides nearby community services, while Mackay offers the full range of regional city amenities within an hour's drive.

What is the postcode for Mia Mia QLD? +

The postcode for Mia Mia in Queensland is 4754, shared with Mirani and surrounding localities.

Is Mia Mia a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mia Mia is part of the Mackay 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.