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Mount Maria

QLD 4674 • Queensland

225
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
99.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalQuiet
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About Mount Maria

Mount Maria is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, situated approximately 73 kilometres north-west of Bundaberg and 113 kilometres south-south-east of Gladstone. Covering nearly 100 square kilometres with a population density of just over two people per square kilometre, the 2021 Census recorded 225 residents in this expansive rural area. The locality sits in the Wide Bay-Burnett hinterland with Baffle Creek forming its south-western boundary, surrounded by neighbouring localities including Lowmead, Rosedale, Taunton, and Euleilah.

Mount Maria is a working rural locality characterised by broad pastoral land, bushland, and the natural features of the Baffle Creek corridor. Life here revolves around farming and rural pursuits, with the town of Rosedale 17 kilometres to the south-east providing the nearest local services. Bundaberg, the major regional centre of the Wide Bay area, is accessible via a drive of roughly an hour, offering hospitals, shopping, and broader services. The locality appeals to those who value privacy, space, and a deep rural lifestyle in Queensland's agricultural heartland.

Mount Maria falls under postcode 4674 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 Burnett electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4674
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gladstone
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Burnett
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.69°, 151.87°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
99.80 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4674

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4674 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$35,203
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$49,989

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4674; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bundaberg
73 km
N/A (drive)

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — Bundaberg / Rosedale N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
435 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Bundaberg (~73 km), then Queensland Rail south (~4.5–5 hrs to Brisbane)
By Car (Peak)
4.5–5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
4–4.5 hr

🛣️ Very remote; Rosedale ~17 km nearest town; Bundaberg ~73 km for major services; car absolutely essential

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Mount Maria is a very remote rural locality with no local services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
225
▲ 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 Maria. 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 Maria known for? +

Mount Maria is known for its expansive rural landscape in the Gladstone Region hinterland, with Baffle Creek forming part of its boundary. It is a quiet pastoral area typical of Queensland's Wide Bay-Burnett agricultural heartland.

How far is Mount Maria from Bundaberg? +

Mount Maria is approximately 73 kilometres north-west of Bundaberg, a drive of around 1 hour via rural roads. Gladstone is about 113 kilometres to the north-north-west.

Does Mount Maria have public transport? +

Mount Maria has no public transport services. The locality is very remote and a private vehicle is essential. The nearest train station is Bundaberg, approximately 73 kilometres away, on the Queensland Rail Brisbane–Cairns line.

What is the population of Mount Maria? +

Mount Maria had a population of 225 at the 2021 Census, spread across nearly 100 square kilometres — giving it one of the lowest population densities of any locality in the Gladstone Region at around 2.3 persons per square kilometre.

Is Mount Maria a good place to live? +

Mount Maria is suited to those who want a deeply rural lifestyle with plenty of land and privacy. It is very remote with limited services locally, but Rosedale and Bundaberg provide reasonable access to amenities for those willing to make the drive.

What is the postcode for Mount Maria? +

The postcode for Mount Maria is 4674.

Is Mount Maria a safe area? +

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