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Anderleigh

QLD 4570 • Queensland

128
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
48.18 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietRemote
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About Anderleigh

Anderleigh is a small rural locality in the Gympie Region of Queensland, situated approximately 30 kilometres north-north-east of Gympie and around 197 kilometres north of Brisbane. With a population of 128 residents recorded in the 2021 Census across an area of nearly 48 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming and rural community within the broader Mary Valley and Gympie hinterland. The locality is accessed via Anderleigh Road, which branches east off the Bruce Highway at the small township of Gunalda.

Life in Anderleigh centres on the rural lifestyle of Queensland's Wide Bay hinterland, with farming, grazing, and acreage living characterising the area. The nearby town of Gympie provides the full range of services including shopping centres, schools, hospitals, and transport links, while the Bruce Highway provides straightforward access to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. The surrounding region is known for its rolling hills, rural scenery, and the natural attractions of the Mary River catchment area.

Anderleigh falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the Gympie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Longman, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gympie
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
48.18 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4570

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4570, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,494
Median 2023–24
$48,143
▲ 25.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,221

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4570; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Gympie Approx. 30-40 min

Commute to Gympie CBD

Distance
30 km
By Train
No direct train service; Gympie North station approx. 30 km away with Queensland Rail services south to Brisbane (~2.5 hrs)
By Car (Peak)
30-40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
25-30 min

🛣️ Car essential; Bruce Highway accessible via Gunalda; Brisbane approx. 2 hrs drive

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Completely car-dependent rural locality; no local shops, services, or footpaths

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
128
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Gympie Local Government Area, which contains Anderleigh. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
565 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 51.2%
Motor vehicle theft
340.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 116.8%
Non-FV assault
646.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 47.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.5 / 100k
2yr Down 56.6% 10yr Up 328.2%
Steal from vehicle
406.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 74.9%
View all offence categories for Gympie →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Anderleigh known for? +

Anderleigh is a quiet rural locality in Queensland's Gympie Region, known for its farming and grazing land in the Wide Bay hinterland. The area is part of the Mary River catchment and offers a peaceful acreage lifestyle with easy access to the Bruce Highway.

How far is Anderleigh from Gympie? +

Anderleigh is approximately 30 kilometres north-north-east of Gympie, a drive of around 30–40 minutes via Anderleigh Road and the Bruce Highway through Gunalda.

Does Anderleigh have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Anderleigh directly. The nearest railway station is Gympie North, approximately 30 kilometres away, and a car is essential for residents.

What is the population of Anderleigh? +

The 2021 Census recorded a population of 128 residents in Anderleigh, spread across a locality of about 47.8 square kilometres, confirming it as a very small rural community.

Is Anderleigh a good place to live? +

Anderleigh suits those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in Queensland's Gympie hinterland, with the space of acreage living and easy highway access to Gympie and the Sunshine Coast. It is best suited to those comfortable with country life and reliance on a car.

What is the postcode for Anderleigh? +

The postcode for Anderleigh is 4570, shared with Gympie and surrounding localities in the Wide Bay region of Queensland.

Is Anderleigh a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Anderleigh is part of the Gympie LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.