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Mount Alma

QLD 4680 • Queensland

59
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
813.51 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemote
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About Mount Alma

Mount Alma is a small rural locality in Central Queensland, situated approximately 550 kilometres north of Brisbane near the city of Gladstone. The locality covers around 814 square kilometres of broad open grazing country and recorded a population of approximately 59 residents at the 2021 Census. The area features the flat to undulating cattle grazing land of the Calliope district, west of Gladstone in the heart of Queensland's beef belt.

Gladstone, approximately 40 kilometres to the east, is a major industrial port city and regional centre, providing comprehensive services including hospitals, schools, major retail, and Gladstone Airport with flights to Brisbane. The local economy is centred on cattle grazing and the broader Gladstone industrial and port operations. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Mount Alma.

Mount Alma falls under postcode 4680 and is governed by the Gladstone Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Gladstone electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4680
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gladstone
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Gladstone
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.45°, 151.92°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
813.51 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4680

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4680, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$55,186
Median 2023–24
$67,670
▲ 22.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$83,007

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4680; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gladstone
40 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1000 km
By Train
Queensland Rail Tilt Train from Gladstone (approx. 40 km) to Brisbane; approx. 6 hours
By Car (Peak)
9–10 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
9 hours

🛣️ Bruce Highway provides road access; Gladstone Airport has flights to Brisbane

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Gladstone.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
59
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
637.6 / 100k
2yr Down 10.5% 10yr Up 15.5%
Motor vehicle theft
232.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 109.1%
Non-FV assault
1,262.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 170.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
11.5 / 100k
2yr Down 40.7% 10yr Up 263.6%
Steal from vehicle
327.4 / 100k
2yr Down 20.1% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Gladstone →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Alma known for? +

Mount Alma is a cattle grazing locality west of Gladstone in Central Queensland, contributing to the region's beef industry near the major industrial port city of Gladstone.

How far is Mount Alma from Gladstone? +

Mount Alma is approximately 40 kilometres west of Gladstone, around 30 to 40 minutes by road.

Does Mount Alma have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Mount Alma. Gladstone (approximately 40 km east) provides comprehensive services including Queensland Rail connections and an airport with flights to Brisbane.

What is the population of Mount Alma? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mount Alma has a population of approximately 59 residents, a sparsely settled grazing locality near Gladstone.

Is Mount Alma a good place to live? +

Mount Alma suits those with cattle grazing interests near Gladstone, with the port city providing comprehensive regional services and Queensland Rail and air connections to Brisbane.

What is the postcode for Mount Alma? +

The postcode for Mount Alma, QLD is 4680.

Is Mount Alma a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Alma is part of the Gladstone 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.