Mount Stanley
QLD 4306 • Queensland
About Mount Stanley
Mount Stanley is a remote rural locality in the Somerset Region of Queensland, located about 161 kilometres northwest of Brisbane. The locality encompasses a vast 386 square kilometres of hilly, forested terrain in the D'Aguilar Range foothills, and recorded a population of just 11 people in the 2021 Census. It is situated roughly 90 kilometres east of Nanango and 72 kilometres southwest of Kingaroy, placing it deep in Queensland's rural hinterland. The area is characterised by thick bushland, small farming properties, and the quiet isolation typical of the Somerset hinterland.
Mount Stanley offers an exceptionally peaceful retreat from urban life, with dense native bush and rural properties providing habitat for a rich variety of wildlife. The Somerset Region is known for its scenic dams and outdoor recreation, with Somerset and Wivenhoe dams not far to the south. Residents must travel considerable distances for services, with Esk and Kilcoy serving as the nearest country towns for basic needs. It's a place for self-sufficient rural dwellers, hobby farmers, and nature lovers who value seclusion above all else.
Mount Stanley falls under postcode 4306 and is governed by the Somerset Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.
Location
Ad
Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4306
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4306, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4306; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Very remote; access via winding rural roads through the D'Aguilar Range
Completely rural; private vehicle essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
-
73 Rosewood Road
-
Scott Street
-
Crofton Street
-
Brisbane Valley Highway
-
750 Glamorgan Vale Road
-
Thagoona-Haigslea Road
-
Brisbane Valley Highway
-
undefined
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Somerset Local Government Area, which contains Mount Stanley. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.