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Mount Charlton

QLD 4741 • Queensland

151
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
121.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietSemi-Rural
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About Mount Charlton

Mount Charlton is a rural locality in the Mackay Region of Queensland, situated inland from the coastal city of Mackay in central Queensland. The locality covers approximately 121.2 square kilometres and is accessed via the Mirani–Mount Ossa Road, which connects it to Dows Creek to the south and Mount Ossa to the east. With a 2021 Census population of around 151, Mount Charlton is one of the smaller rural communities in the Mackay LGA, set among the cane country and pastoral land typical of this part of the Mackay hinterland.

The area around Mount Charlton is characteristic of inland Mackay, with sugar cane farming, cattle grazing, and tropical bushland forming the dominant landscape. The town of Mirani, located to the south, provides the nearest local services including a general store, school, and community facilities, while Mackay city — approximately 70 kilometres to the east — offers full urban services including hospitals, shopping centres, the Mackay Airport, and connection to the Bruce Highway. Mount Charlton suits those drawn to a quiet, rural lifestyle in the tropical hinterland of Queensland's Mackay region.

Mount Charlton falls under postcode 4741 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 Whitsunday electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4741
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Mackay
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Whitsunday
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.81°, 149.27°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
121.17 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4741

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4741 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$65,324
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$82,336

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4741; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — Mirani / Mackay Car required

Commute to Mackay CBD

Distance
70 km
By Train
No passenger rail service to Mount Charlton
By Car (Peak)
55 min–1 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
50 min–1 hr

🛣️ Accessed via Mirani–Mount Ossa Road and Mackay–Mirani Road; Mirani is the nearest local service town (~25km)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote rural locality with no local services; car essential for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
151
▲ 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 Mount Charlton. 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 Mount Charlton QLD known for? +

Mount Charlton is a quiet rural locality in the Mackay Region hinterland, surrounded by sugar cane farms and cattle properties. It is accessed via the Mirani–Mount Ossa Road and sits amid the tropical inland landscapes of central Queensland.

How far is Mount Charlton from Mackay? +

Mount Charlton is approximately 70 kilometres west of Mackay city, typically a 50 minute to 1 hour 15 minute drive.

Does Mount Charlton QLD have public transport? +

Mount Charlton has no regular public transport services and no passenger rail access. A private vehicle is essential; the nearest township is Mirani, approximately 25 kilometres to the south.

What is the population of Mount Charlton QLD? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mount Charlton had a population of approximately 151 residents, making it a very small rural locality in the Mackay Region.

Is Mount Charlton QLD a good place to live? +

Mount Charlton suits those who value the tranquillity and wide open spaces of rural Queensland living. It is best suited to people comfortable with car-dependent living, with Mirani for local needs and Mackay for full services.

What is the postcode for Mount Charlton QLD? +

The postcode for Mount Charlton, Queensland is 4741.

Is Mount Charlton a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Charlton 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.

What is the population of Mount Charlton? +

Mount Charlton had a population of 151 at the 2021 Census.