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Beaver Rock

QLD 4650 • Queensland

56
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
52.22 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Beaver Rock

Beaver Rock is a small rural locality in Queensland's Fraser Coast region, situated near Maryborough and falling within the Maryborough state electorate. With a 2021 Census population of 56 residents spread across approximately 52 square kilometres, it is a quiet agricultural and semi-rural district typical of the inland Fraser Coast hinterland. The locality is largely characterised by grazing land and mixed farming, with the Mary River catchment shaping the surrounding landscape.

Residents of Beaver Rock enjoy a relaxed rural lifestyle with access to the services and amenities of nearby Maryborough, Queensland's second-oldest city and a Heritage-listed town approximately 10–15 km away. The locality appeals to those seeking acreage and rural tranquillity within easy reach of a regional centre. Schools, hospitals, shops, and community facilities are all accessed through Maryborough, which also provides rail connections to Brisbane.

Beaver Rock falls under postcode 4650 and is governed by the Fraser Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hinkler, while state elections fall under the Maryborough electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4650
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Fraser Coast
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Maryborough
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.64°, 152.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
52.22 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4650

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4650, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,237
Median 2023–24
$49,084
▲ 22.0% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$56,569

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4650; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Maryborough West Station
12 km
N/A – drive required

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
~3.5 hrs from Maryborough West to Brisbane Central (~12 km drive to station)
By Car (Peak)
~3 hrs to Brisbane
By Car (Off-Peak)
~2.5 hrs to Brisbane

🛣️ Bruce Highway connects the region to Brisbane; Maryborough West station serves long-distance Queensland Rail services

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or local services; a car is essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
56
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
481 / 100k
2yr Down 53.5% 10yr Down 34.0%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Down 26.2% 10yr Up 144.4%
Non-FV assault
932 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 100.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
15.4 / 100k
2yr Down 21.1% 10yr Up 58.4%
Steal from vehicle
432.4 / 100k
2yr Down 32.4% 10yr Up 20.3%
View all offence categories for Fraser Coast →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Beaver Rock located? +

Beaver Rock is a rural locality on the Fraser Coast in Queensland, located near Maryborough, approximately 250 km north of Brisbane.

What is the nearest town to Beaver Rock? +

Maryborough is the nearest town to Beaver Rock, approximately 10–15 km away, offering schools, hospitals, shops, and rail connections.

Is Beaver Rock suitable for families? +

Beaver Rock suits families seeking rural acreage living, with schools and services available in nearby Maryborough.

Is Beaver Rock a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Beaver Rock is part of the Fraser Coast 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.

What is the population of Beaver Rock? +

Beaver Rock had a population of 56 at the 2021 Census.