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Bogie

QLD 4805 • Queensland

207
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
3988.02 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback
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About Bogie

Bogie is a vast rural locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, covering approximately 3,988 square kilometres of pastoral and agricultural land in North Queensland. Situated approximately 55 kilometres south-west of Bowen, 243 kilometres south-east of Townsville, and over 1,200 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane, the locality is a remote outpost of station country typical of the inland Whitsunday hinterland. With a population of just 207 residents spread across this enormous area, Bogie is characterised by cattle grazing properties, open savanna grasslands, and a sparsely settled pastoral community.

The locality's economy is centred on cattle grazing and broad-acre farming, with large rural properties and stations dominating the landscape. The nearest service towns are Collinsville (approximately 32 kilometres to the south) and Bowen (approximately 55 kilometres to the north-east), both providing basic community facilities. There is no rail or regular bus service to Bogie, and a private vehicle is essential for all travel. The surrounding landscape offers wide open vistas of Queensland's dry tropical hinterland, making Bogie suited to those who embrace an isolated station lifestyle far from urban conveniences.

Bogie falls under postcode 4805 and is governed by the Whitsunday Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Dawson, while state elections fall under the Burdekin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4805
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Whitsunday
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Burdekin
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.02°, 148.46°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3988.02 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4805

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4805, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$42,178
Median 2023–24
$51,977
▲ 23.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,763

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4805; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1205 km
By Train
No rail service to Bogie
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 12-13 hours drive to Brisbane
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 12 hours drive to Brisbane

🛣️ Nearest towns: Collinsville (~32km south), Bowen (~55km north-east); Townsville is 243km north-west

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

An extremely remote pastoral locality with no local services; a vehicle is essential for everything

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
207
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
564.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 14.5%
Motor vehicle theft
263.1 / 100k
2yr Up 17.4% 10yr Up 85.5%
Non-FV assault
1,583.7 / 100k
2yr Up 27.6% 10yr Up 218.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
23.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 65.2%
Steal from vehicle
287.1 / 100k
2yr Down 10.9% 10yr Down 33.5%
View all offence categories for Whitsunday →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bogie known for? +

Bogie is known as a vast cattle grazing and pastoral district in Queensland's Whitsunday hinterland. The locality comprises large rural stations and agricultural properties spread across nearly 4,000 square kilometres of dry tropical landscape.

How far is Bogie from Bowen? +

Bogie is approximately 55 kilometres south-west of Bowen, QLD. The nearest small town is Collinsville, about 32 kilometres to the south, while Townsville is roughly 243 kilometres to the north-west.

Does Bogie have public transport? +

Bogie has no rail service or regular bus routes. The locality is extremely remote and a private vehicle is the only practical means of transport.

What is the population of Bogie? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bogie has a population of 207 people, spread across a locality area of approximately 3,988 square kilometres — one of the most sparsely populated localities in Queensland.

Is Bogie a good place to live? +

Bogie suits those who value a genuine outback station lifestyle in North Queensland. Residents of the pastoral holdings enjoy wide open spaces and the quiet of the tropical hinterland, though all services, shopping, and medical facilities require a significant drive to Bowen or Townsville.

What is the postcode for Bogie? +

The postcode for Bogie, QLD is 4805, which it shares with several other localities in the Whitsunday Region.

Is Bogie a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Bogie is part of the Whitsunday 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.