Moving to Monto QLD 4630
What the official numbers say about living in Monto — before you pack a box.
At a glance
Housing: buy or rent
Renting? The census median is $170 a week, against a median household income of $853 a week.
About 67% of homes are owner-occupied and 32% rented, and the most common dwelling type is the house.
Who you'll be living with
Monto shrank 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses (1,307 → 1,156 people).
Around 57% of households are families, averaging 2.0 people per home.
Largest overseas birthplaces: Philippines, England, New Zealand; most spoken languages besides English: Tagalog, Thai, Afrikaans.
On the ABS advantage scale (SEIFA), Monto scores below the national average (decile 1 of 10).
The commute
The most common way to work is by car (74% of workers), while 7% work from home.
Nearest airport: Monto Airport, 3.8 km south-west.
The Brisbane CBD is roughly 347 km away in a straight line.
Daily life
Mapped locally so far: 4 schools · 3 cafes & restaurants · 2 supermarkets · 4 parks — see them all on the Monto profile.
What's actually nearby
Schools: Saint Thereses Catholic Primary School 450 m · Monto State Primary School 550 m · Monto State School 650 m · Monto State High School 900 m
Groceries: Peries IGA 350 m · Foodworks 400 m
Parks and reserves: Monto Lions Park 500 m · Memorial Park 500 m · Apex Park 1 km · Don McInnes Park 1 km
What you'll see in the garden
Birds recorded around Monto, most often seen first: Rainbow Lorikeet · Torresian Crow · Magpie-lark · Australian Magpie · Galah · Willie Wagtail.
How the neighbours compare
The suburbs nearest to Monto, side by side.
| Suburb | People | Median house | Advantage | Canopy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monto here | 1,156 | — | 1/10 | 18% |
| Boyne Valley | 301 | — | 2/10 | 53% |
Before you move — quick checklist
- Your council will be North Burnett — bins, rates, pets and permits live there.
- You'll vote in the federal electorate of Flynn — update your enrolment address.
- The postcode is 4630 — handy for utility sign-ups and quotes.
- Check street-level details on the full Monto profile (map, streets, amenities, wildlife).
In short
Renters pay a median $170 a week, and about 32% of homes here are rented.
The population fell 12% between the 2011 and 2021 censuses, from 1,307 people to 1,156. It sits about 347 km from the Brisbane CBD in a straight line. Local government is North Burnett council, and the federal seat is Flynn.
Weighing up alternatives?
Nearby guides: Boyne Valley.
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