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Mulgrave

QLD 4807 • Queensland

19
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
820.57 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSugar CaneNorth QueenslandFarming
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About Mulgrave

Mulgrave is a vast rural locality in the Burdekin Shire of North Queensland, situated south of Ayr and Home Hill in the sugar cane country of the Burdekin River delta. Covering an enormous 821 square kilometres, it extends inland from the coast across flat alluvial plains and drier pastoral country. The locality is part of one of Australia's most productive sugar-growing regions, with the Burdekin River providing essential irrigation water.

Mulgrave's landscape is dominated by sugar cane fields on the fertile river flats, transitioning to cattle grazing on the drier inland areas. The Burdekin region produces around a third of Queensland's sugar crop, and the locality plays a significant role in this industry. There are no local services — residents rely on Ayr (15-20 km) and Home Hill for shopping, schools, and medical facilities. The area attracts farming families and agricultural workers connected to the sugar and cattle industries.

Mulgrave falls under postcode 4807 and is governed by the Burdekin Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Burdekin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4807
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Burdekin
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Burdekin
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.91°, 147.13°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
820.57 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4807

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4807, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,760
Median 2023–24
$56,502
▲ 23.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,872

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4807; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Home Hill Station
20 km
N/A (drive required)
Ayr Station
25 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Greyhound (limited) — Townsville / Bowen 1-2 hours

Commute to Ayr

Distance
20 km
By Train
N/A (drive to Home Hill or Ayr Station)
By Bus
Limited services
By Car (Peak)
20 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
15 min

🛣️ Private vehicle essential. Ayr and Home Hill are nearest towns. Townsville (90 km) is the nearest major city.

Walkability Car-Dependent

A vast agricultural locality with no shops or services. A car is required for all travel.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
19
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
540.5 / 100k
2yr Down 48.6% 10yr Down 13.3%
Motor vehicle theft
270.3 / 100k
2yr Down 22.0% 10yr Up 46.3%
Non-FV assault
1,161.5 / 100k
2yr Down 15.9% 10yr Up 145.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
172.5 / 100k
2yr Down 47.6% 10yr Down 62.2%
View all offence categories for Burdekin →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mulgrave known for? +

Mulgrave is a rural locality in the Burdekin Shire known for its expansive sugar cane farming and the flat alluvial plains of the Burdekin River delta region. The area is part of Queensland's major sugar producing district around Ayr and Home Hill.

How far is Mulgrave from Townsville? +

Mulgrave is approximately 110 kilometres south of Townsville, about a 1-hour 15-minute drive via the Bruce Highway. Ayr (approximately 20 km north) is the nearest major town in the Burdekin Shire.

Does Mulgrave have public transport? +

Mulgrave has limited bus services and no rail connections. Ayr and Home Hill provide the nearest rail stations on the North Coast Line, though passenger services are infrequent. A car is essential.

What is the population of Mulgrave? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mulgrave has a population of approximately 19 residents, an almost uninhabited rural locality primarily used for sugar cane and cattle farming.

Is Mulgrave a good place to live? +

Mulgrave is suited exclusively to those involved in agriculture in the Burdekin district, offering open farming country and proximity to Ayr's services. The vast, flat cane country landscape is characteristic of North Queensland's most productive agricultural region.

What is the postcode for Mulgrave? +

The postcode for Mulgrave, QLD is 4807.

Is Mulgrave a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mulgrave is part of the Burdekin 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.