Middlemount, QLD 4746 — Suburb Profile

Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team

In short

Middlemount is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4746, home to 1,899 residents with a balanced age mix. Located in the Isaac local government area (Remote Australia) and roughly 663 km from the Brisbane CBD.

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Snapshot

Median rent$54 /wk
Population1,899
Median age32
Area513.5 km²
To CBD663 km
LGAIsaac

Demographics

Population
1,899
Median age
32 years
Median household income
$2,721 /week
Median personal income
$1,667 /week
Median family income
$3,220 /week
Average household size
2.6
Persons per bedroom
0.8
Local government area
Isaac
Statistical region (SA4)
Mackay - Isaac - Whitsunday
Remoteness classification
Remote Australia
Federal electorate
Flynn
Source: ABS QuickStats
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Property & cost of living

Median rent
$54 /week
Median monthly mortgage
$1,135
Rent share of household income
2%

Schools

  • Middlemount Community School Combined · Government

Transport

Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.

Lifestyle & amenities

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 pub or bar
  • 20 parks and reserves
  • 4 gyms and fitness centres
  • 1 library
  • 1 supermarket
  • 2 playgrounds

Counts within roughly 4 km of the suburb centre. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Climate

Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.

NBN & connectivity

Fibre to the Node serves 69.5% of the 1,309 resolvable premises in Middlemount. Most premises here connect via fibre to a street cabinet, then copper into the home. Speeds depend heavily on the copper run length — NBN 100 is rarely achievable on long runs.

  • Fibre to the Premises: 30.0%
  • Fibre to the Node: 69.5%
  • Sky Muster (Satellite): 0.5%

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: 2,098 across the Isaac LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 24% on the prior year).
  • Most common categories: 858 theft, 420 drug offences, 260 violent offences.

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

Other suburbs in Isaac

Frequently asked questions

What is the population of Middlemount?

Middlemount (QLD 4746) had 1,899 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 32. It sits within the Isaac local government area.

What is the median rent in Middlemount?

The median advertised rent in Middlemount is $54/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.

Are there schools in Middlemount?

Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Middlemount covering government sectors. Nearest include: Middlemount Community School (0.1 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.

What NBN technology is available in Middlemount?

Middlemount is predominantly served by Fibre to the Node (69.5% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.

How safe is Middlemount?

Across the surrounding area, 2,098 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (858), drug offences (420), violent (260). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.

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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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