Mungungo
QLD 4630 • Wide Bay-Burnett
About Mungungo
Mungungo is a small rural town and locality in Queensland's North Burnett Region, situated approximately 488 kilometres north-west of Brisbane in the Wide Bay–Burnett area. The locality covers around 102 square kilometres of grazing and agricultural land, with a 2021 Census population of 84 people. Mungungo sits in a productive farming district where beef cattle grazing, cropping, and timber production have historically shaped the community. It falls under the North Burnett Regional Council and the state electorate of Callide.
Life in Mungungo is quintessentially rural Queensland — wide properties, close-knit neighbours, and a strong connection to the land. Residents travel to the nearby township of Eidsvold or Gayndah for basic services, shops, and schools. The surrounding countryside offers beautiful pastoral scenery and opportunities for bushwalking, fishing, and birdwatching along local waterways. Mungungo appeals to those seeking an affordable rural lifestyle well away from metropolitan pressures.
Mungungo falls under postcode 4630 and is governed by North Burnett Regional Council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Callide electorate.
Location
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ The nearest town with services is Eidsvold (~25 km) or Gayndah (~50 km). A private vehicle is essential.
No public transport or pedestrian infrastructure. A vehicle is required for all daily tasks.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Mouatt Street
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3 Leichhardt Street
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Rayleigh Street
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Brigalow Street
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the North Burnett Regional Council Local Government Area, which contains Mungungo. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.