Greenmount, QLD 4225 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Greenmount is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4225, home to 488 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Gold Coast local government area and roughly 92 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$380 /wk
Population488
Median age39
Area17.5 km²
To CBD92 km
LGAMackay

Demographics

Population
488
Median age
39 years
Median household income
$2,299 /week
Median personal income
$889 /week
Median family income
$2,349 /week
Average household size
2.7
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Mackay
Statistical region (SA4)
Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
Remoteness classification
Major Cities of Australia
Federal electorate
McPherson
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$380 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$2,080
Rent share of household income
17%

Schools

  • Coolangatta State School Primary · Government
  • Currumbin Community Special School Combined · Government
  • Currumbin State School Primary · Government

Transport

  • Within 800 m walk: 8 bus stops
  • Within 1.6 km: 34 bus stops

Closest stops:

  • Golden Four Dr at North Kirra Beach bus · 394 m
  • Gold Coast Airport bus · 433 m
  • Golden Four Dr at Archer Street bus · 478 m
  • Johnston Street bus · 584 m
  • Cahill Street bus · 676 m

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 6 cafés
  • 7 restaurants
  • 76 parks and reserves
  • 5 gyms and fitness centres
  • 9 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 1.5 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

  • Warmest month: Jan (30.4°C avg max)
  • Coolest month: Jul (22.0°C avg max)
  • Annual rainfall: 1065 mm
  • Reference station: Brisbane, 89.8 km away

NBN & connectivity

Fixed Wireless serves 87.8% of the 583 resolvable premises in Greenmount. Most premises here are served by NBN Fixed Wireless from a nearby tower. Speed is shared with neighbours and weather-sensitive; plans up to NBN 100 are available where signal allows.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 6.5%
  • Fibre to the Curb: 0.2%
  • Fibre to the Node: 5.5%
  • Fixed Wireless: 87.8%

Snapshot 2026-04-28. Tech mix from Luke Prior's NBN upgrade map (MIT licensed). Verify any specific address on NBN Co's address tool.

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Safety

  • Recorded offences: 14,288 across the Mackay LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 5,968 theft, 2,084 drug offences, 1,935 violent offences.

Figures cover the whole Mackay — suburb-level data is not published for QLD.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Greenmount?

Greenmount (QLD 4225) had 488 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 39. It sits within the Mackay local government area.

What is the median rent in Greenmount?

The median advertised rent in Greenmount is $380/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Greenmount?

Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Greenmount covering government sectors. Nearest include: Coolangatta State School (1.2 km), Currumbin Community Special School (4.8 km), Currumbin State School (5.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Greenmount?

Greenmount is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (87.8% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Greenmount?

Across the surrounding area, 14,288 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (5,968), drug offences (2,084), violent (1,935). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

What is the climate like in Greenmount?

In Greenmount, mean daily temperatures range from 16.5°C to 26.7°C and annual rainfall is 1,065 mm measured at the Brisbane weather station (89.8 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.

What public transport options are in Greenmount?

34 public transport stops are mapped within 1.6 km of the Greenmount centroid. Within 800 m, you'll find 8 bus stops. Stop data is sourced from state government GTFS feeds.

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Sources & methodology

Demographics from ABS Census. Property data from SQM Research. Climate from Bureau of Meteorology. Schools from ACARA. NBN from NBN Co. Amenities from OpenStreetMap. See full methodology.

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