Belcong
QLD 4723 • Queensland
About Belcong
Belcong is a remote rural locality in Queensland's Central Highlands region, located approximately 17 kilometres east of Capella and 68 kilometres north of Emerald. Covering an expansive area of around 392 square kilometres, it sits in the heart of central Queensland's coal and cattle country, approximately 952 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. The locality is sparsely populated and characterised by open eucalypt woodland, dry-tropical savanna, and the broad pastoral and mining landscapes of the Bowen Basin.
Belcong's economy and identity are closely tied to the surrounding mining and grazing industries that define central Queensland's interior. Residents rely heavily on the nearby township of Capella for everyday services, while the regional hub of Emerald provides hospitals, larger retail, and secondary schools. The area appeals to those who value wide-open spaces, an authentic outback lifestyle, and close proximity to one of Australia's most productive mining regions.
Belcong falls under postcode 4723 and is governed by the Central Highlands Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Gregory electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4723
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4723 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4723; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Car essential; nearest regional hub is Emerald; fly from Emerald Airport for long-distance travel
Very remote rural locality; no footpaths or public transport; vehicle required for all needs
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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35-45 Gordon Street
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Huntley Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Central Highlands Local Government Area, which contains Belcong. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.