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Mungar Postcode
Queensland
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Mungar Compares
Mungar vs the QLD average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Mungar | QLD avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,513 -QLD | $1,770 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $250 -QLD | $380 | $390 |
| Mortgage/month | $1,300 -QLD | $1,774 | $1,958 |
| Median age | 49 | 44.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 2/10 -QLD | 4.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% -QLD | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the QLD average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Mungar is a locality 212 km from Brisbane in Queensland, classified as outer regional by the ABS. The postcode is 4650. It falls within the Wide Bay region. The local government area is Fraser Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Mungar has a population of 328 with a median age of 49. The median weekly household income is $1,513, below the QLD average. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, lower than the QLD average. The Indigenous population is 19 (5.8% of residents).
Housing in Mungar includes a median weekly rent of $250, median monthly mortgage repayment of $1,300, with 111 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the QLD average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 91.2% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Mungar scores in decile 2 out of 10, which is well below the national average.
Mungar is served by Mungar State School.
Mungar is part of the Maryborough statistical area in Queensland.
Mungar Details
| Postcode | 4650 |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Phone Area Code | 07 |
| Population (2021) | 328 |
| Median Age | 49 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,513/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $636/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $250 |
| Median Monthly Mortgage (Census 2021) | $1,300 |
| Average Household Size | 2.6 persons |
| Area | 15.2 km² |
| Population Density | 22/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 111 |
| Australian Citizens | 91.5% |
| Indigenous Population | 19 (5.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 2/10 (well below average) |
| Latitude | -25.59842 |
| Longitude | 152.606405 |
| Distance from Brisbane | 212 km |
| Region (SA4) | Wide Bay |
| Area (SA3) | Maryborough |
| Local Government | Fraser Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Wide Bay |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 50 (15.2%) |
| 15–24 years | 43 (13.1%) |
| 25–44 years | 60 (18.3%) |
| 45–64 years | 111 (33.8%) |
| 65+ years | 66 (20.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 2 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 49 (14.9%) |
| Asthma | 36 (11.0%) |
| Diabetes | 18 (5.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 18 (5.5%) |
| Cancer | 14 (4.3%) |
| Lung Condition | 11 (3.4%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 20 (18.3%) |
| 2 vehicles | 51 (46.8%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 38 (34.9%) |
Schools in Mungar
Suburbs Near Mungar
Same Postcode (4650)
More Mungar Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.