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Mungy

QLD 4671 • Queensland

3
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
358.70 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteGrazingFarmingOutback Queensland

About Mungy

Mungy is a vast, almost uninhabited rural locality in the North Burnett Region of Queensland, covering approximately 359 square kilometres of grazing country northwest of Gayndah and northeast of Eidsvold. At the 2021 census it had effectively zero residents, having recorded just 3 people in 2016. The Gin Gin–Mount Perry–Monto Road traverses the locality, making it a remote but connected stretch of Queensland's inland farming belt.

The locality consists of open grazing country and scrub, typical of the North Burnett inland region. There are no shops, schools, or services within Mungy itself; the closest facilities are in Mount Perry (to the east) and Eidsvold (to the west), with the larger town of Gayndah about 56 km to the south-east. The area appeals to those seeking large holdings for cattle grazing or rural investment, and sits within the federal Division of Flynn and state electorate of Callide.

Mungy falls under postcode 4671 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4671
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.08°, 151.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
358.70 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
390 km
By Train
No rail access. Nearest station is at Bundaberg (~140 km east) on the North Coast Line.
By Bus
No regular services within Mungy.
By Car (Peak)
4 hr 30 min via Burnett Highway to Brisbane
By Car (Off-Peak)
4 hr 15 min

🛣️ Completely car-dependent. Nearest town services: Mount Perry (~40 km east) or Eidsvold (~54 km west). Gayndah is the nearest significant centre at ~56 km.

Walkability Car-Dependent

One of Queensland's most remote localities with no residents, no services, and no public transport. Private vehicle or light plane is the only practical transport.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
3
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Personal Income 2016
N/A
Personal Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Personal Income Comparison (2016 vs 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mungy known for? +

Mungy is a vast, sparsely populated rural locality in the North Burnett Region, known for its open cattle and farming country and very low population density. The area is part of Queensland's interior agricultural belt north of Bundaberg.

How far is Mungy from Brisbane? +

Mungy is approximately 390 kilometres north of Brisbane, about a 4.5-hour drive via the Burnett Highway. The nearest service town is Mount Perry (approximately 40 km east), with Bundaberg (approximately 140 km east) being the nearest major city.

Does Mungy have public transport? +

Mungy has no public transport services whatsoever. A car is essential; the locality is completely car-dependent with very limited local services.

What is the population of Mungy? +

According to the 2021 Census, Mungy has a population of just 3 residents across its vast area, making it one of the most sparsely populated localities in the North Burnett Region.

Is Mungy a good place to live? +

Mungy is suited only to those with farming or pastoral operations in the North Burnett, offering remote rural land with minimal services and very low population density. It is not a viable residential option for those requiring access to urban amenities.

What is the postcode for Mungy? +

The postcode for Mungy, QLD is 4671.