Mutchilba, QLD 4872 — Suburb Profile
Last reviewed: · By Knowburb Research Team
In short
Mutchilba is a suburb of Queensland, postcode 4872, home to 627 residents with an established residential profile. Located in the Mareeba local government area (Very Remote Australia) and roughly 1323 km from the Brisbane CBD.
Snapshot
Demographics
- Population
- 627
- Median age
- 38 years
- Median household income
- $1,612 /week
- Median personal income
- $739 /week
- Median family income
- $1,875 /week
- Average household size
- 2.7
- Persons per bedroom
- 0.9
- Local government area
- Mareeba
- Statistical region (SA4)
- Queensland - Outback
- Remoteness classification
- Very Remote Australia
- Federal electorate
- Leichhardt
Property & cost of living
- Median rent
- $250 /week
- Median monthly mortgage
- $1,500
- Rent share of household income
- 16%
Schools
- Mutchilba State School
Transport
Transport data refreshes monthly from state GTFS feeds.
Lifestyle & amenities
- 2 parks and reserves
Climate
Climate normals from the Bureau of Meteorology.
NBN & connectivity
Sky Muster (Satellite) serves 74.2% of the 213 resolvable premises in Mutchilba. Most premises here are too remote for any wired or fixed-wireless service and rely on Sky Muster satellite. Latency is high (typically 600 ms+) and data allowances apply.
- Fibre to the Premises: 1.9%
- Fibre to the Curb: 0.9%
- Fibre to the Node: 0.9%
- Fixed Wireless: 22.1%
- Sky Muster (Satellite): 74.2%
Safety
- Recorded offences: 3,546 across the Mareeba LGA in the year to April 2026 (stable on the prior year).
- Most common categories: 1,167 theft, 711 violent offences, 679 break-ins.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mutchilba?
Mutchilba (QLD 4872) had 627 residents at the most recent ABS Census. The median age is 38. It sits within the Mareeba local government area.
What is the median rent in Mutchilba?
The median advertised rent in Mutchilba is $250/week, based on SQM Research listings data. Rents vary by property type, bedrooms and condition.
Are there schools in Mutchilba?
Yes — 1 school is listed within or near Mutchilba covering government sectors. Nearest include: Mutchilba State School (0.2 km). School data sourced from ACARA and state education departments.
What NBN technology is available in Mutchilba?
Mutchilba is predominantly served by Sky Muster satellite (74.2% of premises). Coverage data is sourced from the NBN upgrade map aggregated from NBN Co address checks.
How safe is Mutchilba?
Across the surrounding area, 3,546 offences were recorded in the 12 months to APR26. The most common offence categories were theft (1,167), violent (711), break-ins (679). Crime statistics are recorded by area (postcode or LGA), not by individual suburb. Data sourced from each state's crime statistics agency.
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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