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Mount Murchison

QLD 4715 • Queensland

128
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
75.68 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietFamily-Friendly
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About Mount Murchison

Mount Murchison is a rural locality in the Shire of Banana, Queensland, situated approximately 9 kilometres north-west of Biloela and around 566 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane. Covering 76 square kilometres of central Queensland farmland, the locality recorded a population of 128 residents in the 2021 Census. It forms part of the productive agricultural region surrounding Biloela, the main service town of the Banana Shire.

Mount Murchison is home to Mount Murchison State School, a long-established rural school serving local farming families in the area. The locality's economy is centred on cattle grazing and cropping, consistent with the broader Banana Shire agricultural tradition. Biloela — known regionally as a service hub for the Callide Valley — provides residents with supermarkets, a hospital, schools, and essential services just a short drive away, making Mount Murchison a relatively well-connected rural locality by central Queensland standards.

Mount Murchison falls under postcode 4715 and is governed by the Banana Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4715
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Banana
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.39°, 150.46°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
75.68 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4715

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4715, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$52,579
Median 2023–24
$63,412
▲ 20.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$78,691

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4715; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus services — Biloela Approx. 10–15 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
566 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest Queensland Rail stop is Biloela area with limited services
By Car (Peak)
5 hr 30 min – 6 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr – 5 hr 45 min

🛣️ Access via Dawson Highway. Biloela is the nearest service centre, approximately 9 km away.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential; the locality has no retail or commercial infrastructure, with all services accessed in nearby Biloela.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
128
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
460.8 / 100k
2yr Down 46.3% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
210.7 / 100k
2yr Down 21.4% 10yr Up 241.0%
Non-FV assault
1,000.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 255.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
197.5 / 100k
2yr Down 57.3% 10yr Up 43.9%
View all offence categories for Banana →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mount Murchison known for? +

Mount Murchison is known as a small rural community in the Callide Valley near Biloela, with its own state school and a landscape of cattle grazing and cropping properties in the Banana Shire.

How far is Mount Murchison from Brisbane? +

Mount Murchison is approximately 566 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane, a drive of around 5.5 to 6.5 hours via the Dawson Highway.

Does Mount Murchison have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Mount Murchison. Biloela, approximately 9 kilometres to the south-east, is the nearest town with services, and a private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Mount Murchison? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 128 people in Mount Murchison across its 76 square kilometre locality in the Banana Shire.

Is Mount Murchison a good place to live? +

Mount Murchison offers a quiet rural lifestyle close to Biloela's services, making it a practical choice for farming families who want a rural setting without being completely isolated from a regional service centre.

What is the postcode for Mount Murchison? +

The postcode for Mount Murchison, Queensland is 4715.

Is Mount Murchison a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mount Murchison is part of the Banana 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.