Mount Mellum
QLD 4550 • Queensland
About Mount Mellum
Mount Mellum is a small rural locality in the Sunshine Coast Region of Queensland, situated approximately 7 kilometres west of Landsborough and 86 kilometres north of Brisbane. The locality covers around 10 square kilometres in the hinterland behind the Sunshine Coast, with its name derived from the prominent Mount Mellum peak that forms part of the Glass House Mountains volcanic landscape. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 457 residents within the Sunshine Coast Council local government area.
The locality sits amid the scenic hinterland of the Glass House Mountains, offering stunning views of the volcanic plugs and easy access to the Glass House Mountains National Park and surrounding bushwalking trails. Landsborough, the nearest town, provides basic amenities and the closest Queensland Rail station on the Sunshine Coast Line, making Brisbane accessible by train. Mount Mellum appeals to those seeking a peaceful rural or semi-rural lifestyle close to one of Queensland's most iconic natural landscapes, with Caloundra's beaches around 25 kilometres to the east.
Mount Mellum falls under postcode 4550 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Glass House electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Nearest Train Stations
Bus Services
- Limited Translink services — Landsborough 15 min by car
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Steve Irwin Way connects south to the Bruce Highway; Landsborough station is the rail access point
Mount Mellum is a rural hinterland locality with no walkable shops or services; a car is required for all daily needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Gympie Street North