Morton Vale, QLD 4343 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Morton Vale is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4343, home to 114 residents with a settled, mature community. Located in the Lockyer Valley local government area (Inner Regional Australia) and roughly 82 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 114
- Median age
- 53 years
- Median household income
- $850 /week
- Median personal income
- $479 /week
- Median family income
- $1,375 /week
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.7
- Local government area
- Lockyer Valley
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Ipswich
- Remoteness classification
- Inner Regional Australia
- Federal electorate
- Wright
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $300 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,192
- Rent share of household income
- 35%
Schools
- Kentville State School
- Lake Clarendon State School
- Glenore Grove State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
No cafes, shops, parks, gyms, libraries or playgrounds are listed in OpenStreetMap within roughly 2 km of this locality. Genuinely remote localities typically rely on services in the nearest town.
Climate
- Warmest month: Jan (31.2°C avg max)
- Coolest month: Jul (21.4°C avg max)
- Annual rainfall: 857 mm
- Reference station: Amberley AMO, 47.9 km away
NBN & connectivity
Fixed Wireless serves 96.6% of the 58 resolvable premises in Morton Vale. 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.
- Fixed Wireless: 96.6%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 3.4%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 4,496 across the Lockyer Valley LGA in the year to April 2026 (up 9% on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,975 theft, 918 drug offences, 553 violent offences.
Nearby suburbs
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Morton Vale?
Morton Vale (QLD 4343) had 114 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 53. It sits within the Lockyer Valley local government area.
What is the median rent in Morton Vale?
The median advertised rent in Morton Vale is $300/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Morton Vale?
Yes — 3 schools are listed within or near Morton Vale covering government sectors. Nearest include: Kentville State School (4.4 km), Lake Clarendon State School (4.7 km), Glenore Grove State School (5.5 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Morton Vale?
Morton Vale is predominantly served by Fixed Wireless (96.6% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Morton Vale?
Across the surrounding area, 4,496 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,975), drug offences (918), violent (553). 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 Morton Vale?
In Morton Vale, mean daily temperatures range from 13.1°C to 26.9°C and annual rainfall is 857 mm measured at the Amberley AMO weather station (47.9 km away). Long-term averages from the Bureau of Meteorology.
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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