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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

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 local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Gladstone electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4680
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
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
Elevation
0m

🚌 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)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

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.