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Arcadia Valley

QLD 4454 • Queensland

141
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2115.80 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteOutbackAgricultural
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About Arcadia Valley

Arcadia Valley is a vast and sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Central Highlands Region, covering an enormous 2,116 square kilometres of pastoral land. With just 141 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it sits approximately 667 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, placing it firmly in Queensland's remote interior. The locality is characterised by sweeping grazing country, rugged sandstone gorges, and the open landscapes typical of the Maranoa and Central Highlands regions.

Arcadia Valley is prime pastoral country, with cattle grazing the dominant land use across its extensive area. The locality borders the Carnarvon National Park region, one of Queensland's most significant natural areas known for its ancient gorges, Aboriginal rock art, and biodiversity. Life here is deeply rural — residents are typically primary producers accustomed to vast distances and limited services, with the nearest substantial township being Injune, approximately 98 kilometres away. It offers an extraordinary sense of space and connection to the Australian bush for those suited to remote pastoral living.

Arcadia Valley falls under postcode 4454 and is governed by the Central Highlands Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Warrego electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4454
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Central Highlands
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Warrego
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.72°, 148.67°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2115.80 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4454

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4454 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$47,341
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$50,051

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4454; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
667 km
By Train
No train service; nearest passenger rail is Rockhampton, approximately 344km north-east
By Car (Peak)
7–9 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
7–8 hours

🛣️ Access via Warrego Highway and Carnarvon Highway; a vehicle is the only practical transport in this remote locality

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Arcadia Valley has no local services or footpaths; all activities require driving many kilometres to the nearest township

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
141
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
841.5 / 100k
2yr Up 79.3% 10yr Up 85.7%
Motor vehicle theft
309.7 / 100k
2yr Up 12.1% 10yr Up 169.2%
Non-FV assault
1,373.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 210.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
6.7 / 100k
2yr Down 51.2% 10yr Up 93.1%
Steal from vehicle
356.8 / 100k
2yr Up 43.6% 10yr Down 39.1%
View all offence categories for Central Highlands →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arcadia Valley known for? +

Arcadia Valley is known for its expansive pastoral grazing lands and its proximity to the Carnarvon National Park area, one of Queensland's most significant natural and cultural heritage areas featuring ancient sandstone gorges and Aboriginal rock art.

How far is Arcadia Valley from Brisbane? +

Arcadia Valley is approximately 667 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, representing a drive of roughly 7–8 hours via the Warrego and Carnarvon Highways.

Does Arcadia Valley have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Arcadia Valley. The nearest passenger rail is at Rockhampton, some 344 kilometres to the north-east. A private vehicle is the only practical means of transport in this remote locality.

What is the population of Arcadia Valley? +

Arcadia Valley had a population of 141 people at the 2021 Census, spread across an enormous area of over 2,116 square kilometres, giving it one of the lowest population densities of any locality in Queensland.

Is Arcadia Valley a good place to live? +

Arcadia Valley suits those with a deep passion for remote pastoral life, wide open spaces, and the Queensland bush. It is a working landscape, and residents are typically involved in cattle grazing or other primary industries. Urban amenities are very limited and distances to services are substantial.

What is the postcode for Arcadia Valley? +

The postcode for Arcadia Valley is 4454, which covers several remote localities in the Central Highlands and Maranoa regions of Queensland.

Is Arcadia Valley a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Arcadia Valley is part of the Central Highlands 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.