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Mullett Creek

QLD 4670 • Queensland

67
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
94.21 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuiet
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About Mullett Creek

Mullett Creek is a rural locality in the Wide Bay-Burnett region of Queensland, covering approximately 94 square kilometres of mixed farming and grazing land north-west of Bundaberg. Situated within the Bundaberg Regional Council area, the locality occupies a landscape of sugarcane paddocks, mixed horticulture, and pastoral country typical of the fertile coastal hinterland north of the Isis district. With a population of around 67 residents, Mullett Creek is a quiet agricultural community in the productive farming belt that surrounds Bundaberg.

The city of Bundaberg, approximately 30 to 40 kilometres to the south-east, is the main regional centre for Mullett Creek residents and provides hospitals, schools, a TAFE campus, major supermarkets, and Bundaberg Airport with regular flights to Brisbane. The broader Bundaberg region is renowned for its rum, tropical fruit production, and the Mon Repos turtle rookery — one of Australia's most significant sea turtle nesting sites. Mullett Creek residents enjoy a productive agricultural setting within reach of the coastal lifestyle and amenities that have made the Bundaberg region one of Queensland's most popular rural destinations.

Mullett Creek falls under postcode 4670 and is governed by the Bundaberg Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hinkler, while state elections fall under the Burnett electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4670
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bundaberg
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Burnett
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.60°, 152.07°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
94.21 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4670

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4670, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,872
Median 2023–24
$50,723
▲ 21.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,074

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4670; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Bundaberg
35 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Bundaberg N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
360 km
By Train
Drive to Bundaberg station, then approx. 5 hr by Queensland Rail Tilt Train
By Car (Peak)
4 hr - 4 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr 45 min - 4 hr

🛣️ Bruce Highway south is the main road corridor; Bundaberg Airport has regular flights to Brisbane (approx. 1 hr)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A dispersed rural farming locality with no local services; all daily needs require driving to Bundaberg

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
67
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
490 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
238.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 120.4%
Non-FV assault
670.3 / 100k
2yr Down 26.5% 10yr Up 64.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.3 / 100k
2yr Down 21.2% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
364.3 / 100k
2yr Down 25.6% 10yr Up 14.8%
View all offence categories for Bundaberg →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mullett Creek known for? +

Mullett Creek is a productive agricultural locality in the Bundaberg region, part of Queensland's famous sugarcane and horticultural farming belt in the Wide Bay-Burnett area.

How far is Mullett Creek from Bundaberg? +

Mullett Creek is approximately 30-40 kilometres north-west of Bundaberg, the main regional city, about a 30-40 minute drive.

Does Mullett Creek have public transport? +

Mullett Creek has no public transport services. Bundaberg provides the nearest rail station and airport connections to Brisbane; a private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Mullett Creek? +

The 2021 Census recorded approximately 67 residents in Mullett Creek, consistent with its character as a sparsely settled rural locality in the Bundaberg hinterland.

Is Mullett Creek a good place to live? +

Mullett Creek suits those involved in agriculture or seeking a quiet rural lifestyle within reach of Bundaberg's full range of services, coastal attractions, and the Wide Bay's outdoor lifestyle.

What is the postcode for Mullett Creek? +

The postcode for Mullett Creek, QLD is 4670.

Is Mullett Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Mullett Creek is part of the Bundaberg 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.