Biggenden
QLD 4621 • Queensland
About Biggenden
Biggenden is a small rural locality in Queensland's North Burnett region, situated approximately 75 kilometres south-west of Maryborough and 240 kilometres north of Brisbane. The town sits within a 219 square kilometre locality and had a population of approximately 788 residents at the 2021 Census. Located on Biggenden Creek in fertile farming country, the area is part of the broader North Burnett Regional Council local government area and serves as a service centre for the surrounding agricultural district. The region is characterised by rolling hills, timber country, and productive farming land.
Biggenden is known for its gold mining history and the nearby Mount Walsh National Park, which is a popular destination for bushwalking, camping, and rock climbing. The town has a close-knit community with essential services including a state school, general store, hotel, and sporting facilities. Agriculture is the economic backbone of the area, with cattle grazing, sugarcane, and mixed farming predominant in the surrounding district. The relaxed country pace and affordable land prices attract families and tree-changers looking for an alternative to coastal or urban living.
Biggenden falls under postcode 4621 and is governed by the North Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Maryborough electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4621
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4621 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 4621; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- North Burnett regional coach services — Maryborough / Bundaberg 60-90 min to Maryborough
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Accessible via the Wide Bay Highway and Bruce Highway corridor
Small town with walkable core, but most services require driving to Maryborough or Bundaberg
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Frederick Street
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Isis Highway
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3 Main Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the North Burnett Local Government Area, which contains Biggenden. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.