Highland Plains vs Muldu

Highland Plains (Toowoomba - Qld) and Muldu are neighbouring rural areas that are both sparsely populated. Highland Plains (Toowoomba - Qld) has a small population of 60 people, while Muldu is largely non-residential with no residents. Where there are residents, the two areas differ sharply: the typical person in Highland Plains (Toowoomba - Qld) is far older at 42, compared to just 23 in Muldu. Income is also much higher in Muldu, where the typical personal weekly income is $1,499, compared to $537 in Highland Plains (Toowoomba - Qld).

These two areas have tracked similarly since 2011, remaining very remote from urban services. Both are entirely car-dependent, with no public transport, schools, or shops within a 15-minute walk. They share a similar distance to the city, with drive times of 121 to 124 minutes. Highland Plains (Toowoomba - Qld) tends to have larger households, with 3.1 people per home, which is a little above the national figure.