Monkland

QLD 4570 · Gympie

1,135 (2021) → 1,167 est. (2025)

Overall score

Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.

1,135

Population

Limited sales data

Median price

Safety score

Transport score

Monkland is a suburb in Gympie, QLD 4570, about 144km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Monkland are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 1 school, a transport score of 0/100, and is about 38km inland. Monkland has an overall score of 29/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 85/100.

143.8 km

To Brisbane CBD

38.3 km

To coast

Data not available

Median rent (house)

5.9 km

To nearest station

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Demographics

1,135

Population

Median age

2.3

Avg household

Age distribution

Median household income (weekly)$1,111

vs NSW median-39.9%

Median taxable income (individual)$48,142/yr

vs national median ($59,576)↓ -19%

ATO 2023-24, postcode 4570 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.

Bachelor degree or higher14.9%

Born in Australia83.3%

Dwellings: house / unit / townhouse402 / 10 / 20

Top countries of birth: New Zealand (2.38%), England (1.76%), Philippines (1.23%), India (0.7%), France (0.53%)

Top languages: French (0.53%), Italian (0.53%), Punjabi (0.44%), Filipino (0.44%), Tamil (0.44%)

Source: ABS Census 2021

Residential Safety

Residential

Small population (under 3,000) — crime rates may be volatile due to low sample size.

QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Gympie local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.

Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:

Break & enter dwelling617/100k

Steal from dwelling88/100k

Motor vehicle theft352/100k

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Domestic assaultNot reported

Robbery0/100k

Non-domestic assault705/100k

Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.

Residential incidents over time

Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.

Area crime context

Total recorded incidents: 81 (all categories, latest year)7,143 per 100,000 residents2-yr5-yr

An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.

Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025

Schools

Limited school choices

Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.

Within 10km1 in suburb

Govt (suburb)

Catholic (suburb)

Indep. (suburb)

Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 974 (below the national average of 1000).

In suburb

Monkland State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 922

Nearby (within 10km)

One Mile State SchoolPrimary · Government · 1.7kmICSEA 925
Jones Hill State SchoolPrimary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 990
Gympie State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 2.6kmICSEA 955
Gympie Special SchoolCombined · Government · 2.8kmICSEA 962
St Patrick's CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 1037
Gympie Flexible SchoolSecondary · Catholic · 2.9kmICSEA 880
St Patrick's Primary SchoolPrimary · Catholic · 3kmICSEA 1039
Gympie Central State SchoolPrimary · Government · 3.4kmICSEA 931
Gympie South State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.2kmICSEA 955
Cooloola Christian CollegeCombined · Independent · 4.7kmICSEA 1013
Gympie West State SchoolPrimary · Government · 4.9kmICSEA 948
James Nash State High SchoolSecondary · Government · 5kmICSEA 976

Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025

Transport

CBD commute (est.)Data not available

Nearest train stationGympie North station (5.9 km)

Source: TfNSW GTFS

Employment & Economy

Unemployment rate5.8% · vs QLD avg 4.1% ↑

Top local industries

Health Care & Social Assistance

15.5%

Retail Trade

12.5%

Construction

9.8%

Manufacturing

9.5%

Education & Training

8.6%

Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census

Liveability

28.5°C

Summer max

21.5°C

Winter max

1,500mm

Rainfall/yr

7.2h

Sun/day

Amenities within 2–3km

Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.

20 in suburbSupermarkets

21 in suburbCafes/Rest.

74 in suburbParks

32 in suburbPlaygrounds

4Pools

40 in suburbGyms

0Dog parks

30 in suburbGPs

21 in suburbPharmacies

00 in suburbChildcare

00 in suburbLibraries

313 in suburbSports fields

0Vets

In this suburb

5Public toilets

Air qualityGood air quality (76/100, 2026-07-27)

Nearest beachData not available

Nearest hospitalData not available

Nearest vet24.0 km

Nearest airportSunshine Coast (59.4 km)

Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)

Fitness

Plenty of options

Well above average — a good spread of gyms and sports facilities within easy reach.

Gyms

Leisure centres

Public pools

Sports fields

Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Outdoors

Great outdoor access

Well above average — plenty of parkland and outdoor recreation within easy reach.

Parks

Nature reserves

Bike paths

Hiking trails

Dog parks

Picnic areas

Skate parks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Culture

Rich cultural scene

Well above average — a strong mix of cultural venues nearby.

Theatres

Cinemas

Museums

Galleries

Libraries

Arts centres

Landmarks

Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Entertainment Scene

Not much nightlife

No licensed on-premises venues recorded in this suburb.

Licensed venues (within 2km)

0.00

Per 1,000 residents

Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.

View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →

Source: OpenStreetMap

Places of Worship

Christian0 in suburb

Total within 3km1

In this suburb0

Mapped places of worship within 3km of the suburb centre, grouped by religion where recorded. Community mapping may not capture every congregation.

Source: OpenStreetMap

Nearby suburbs in Gympie

GlanmireData not available0transport East Deep CreekData not available0transport Jones HillData not available0transport GympieData not available35transport AraluenData not available70transport Long FlatData not available0transport

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Frequently asked questions about Monkland

Is Monkland safe?

Monkland has a residential safety score of 85/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 7,143 per 100,000 across all categories.

How far is Monkland from Brisbane CBD?

Monkland is about 143.8 km from Brisbane CBD.

What schools are in Monkland?

Monkland has 1 school, with an average ICSEA of 922 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.

What is public transport like in Monkland?

Monkland has a transport score of 0/100.