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Mount Enniskillen

QLD 4472 • Queensland

44
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1080.41 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural
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About Mount Enniskillen

Mount Enniskillen is a vast and isolated pastoral locality in outback Queensland, situated within the Maranoa federal electorate approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Longreach in the central-western Channel Country. Covering over 1,080 square kilometres, the locality is home to just 44 residents and functions almost entirely as a large-scale sheep and cattle grazing district. The landscape is characterised by flat to gently undulating Mitchell grass plains and mulga scrubland, punctuated by dry watercourses and the occasional rocky rise. This is quintessential Queensland outback country — remote, self-sufficient, and shaped by the rhythms of drought and rain.

Life at Mount Enniskillen centres on pastoral station work, with residents often running large properties covering many square kilometres. The locality experiences an arid to semi-arid climate with hot summers, cool winters, and highly variable rainfall that dictates the fortunes of local grazing enterprises. Longreach, a significant outback service town known for the Stockman's Hall of Fame and the Queensland Air Museum, is the primary hub for services, supplies, and medical care. Mount Enniskillen embodies the spirit of remote Australia — a community defined by resilience, self-reliance, and an intimate connection to the land.

Mount Enniskillen falls under postcode 4472 and is governed by the Blackall Tambo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Gregory electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4472
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Blackall Tambo
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Gregory
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.78°, 145.14°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1080.41 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4472

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4472, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,874
Median 2023–24
$56,651
▲ 38.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$64,095

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4472; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Longreach Station
100 km
N/A — car required

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
685 km
By Train
Spirit of the Outback to Brisbane (~24 hours) from Longreach
By Car (Peak)
7–8 hours to Longreach; ~9 hours to Rockhampton
By Car (Off-Peak)
7–8 hours to Longreach

🛣️ One of Queensland's most remote localities; flights from Longreach Airport connect to Brisbane

Walkability Car-Dependent

No urban infrastructure whatsoever; vehicle — typically 4WD — is the only practical transport

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
44
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
100.7 / 100k
2yr Down 50.8% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Non-FV assault
957.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 514.1%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
201.5 / 100k
2yr Up 293.5% 10yr Up 29.3%
View all offence categories for Blackall Tambo →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mount Enniskillen QLD? +

Mount Enniskillen is a remote pastoral locality in outback Queensland, situated approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Longreach in the Maranoa federal electorate.

What is the population of Mount Enniskillen? +

Mount Enniskillen had a population of 44 at the 2021 Australian Census, reflecting its character as a large-scale pastoral grazing district with few permanent residents.

What is the nearest town to Mount Enniskillen? +

Longreach, approximately 100 kilometres to the northeast, is the nearest significant service town. It is well known as a hub of outback Queensland, home to the Stockman's Hall of Fame and a regional airport with flights to Brisbane.

Is Mount Enniskillen a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Enniskillen is part of the Blackall Tambo 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.