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Burrum Town

QLD 4659 • Queensland

197
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1.37 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
HistoricRuralRetireesAffordable
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About Burrum Town

Burrum Town is a small historic locality situated on the Burrum River in Queensland's Wide Bay region, approximately 15 kilometres north-east of Maryborough and part of the Fraser Coast Regional Council area. The locality recorded a population of 197 at the 2021 Census and covers just 1.37 square kilometres. Once a thriving coal-shipping port in the late 19th century, Burrum Town carries a quiet, heritage-tinged character with remnant historical infrastructure and a strong sense of its pioneering past.

Today Burrum Town is a sleepy riverside community popular with anglers, retirees and those seeking affordable acreage within easy reach of Maryborough's services and Hervey Bay's beaches. The Burrum River provides excellent fishing opportunities including flathead, bream and whiting, and the area is close to the Burrum Coast National Park. Residents travel to Howard or Maryborough for shopping, schooling and medical services, and the locality retains a laid-back coastal hinterland character.

Burrum Town falls under postcode 4659 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
4659
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Fraser Coast
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Maryborough
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.27°, 152.57°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1.37 km²
Population Density
144 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4659

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4659, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$34,020
Median 2023–24
$40,587
▲ 19.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$51,927

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4659; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Howard Station
8 km
N/A - drive required

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
Infrequent regional services from Howard or Maryborough; journey ~3.5 hrs
By Car (Peak)
~3 hrs via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~3 hrs via Bruce Highway

🛣️ This is a regional locality; most residents are not CBD commuters. Hervey Bay and Maryborough are the main service centres.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Small rural locality; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
197
▲ 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 Burrum Town. 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

What is Burrum Town known for? +

Burrum Town is known for its historic coal-shipping heritage and as a quiet riverside fishing destination on the Burrum River.

What is the population of Burrum Town? +

Burrum Town had a population of approximately 197 at the 2021 Census.

What is near Burrum Town? +

Burrum Town is close to Burrum Coast National Park, the town of Howard (8km), Maryborough (15km) and Hervey Bay (35km).

Is Burrum Town a good place to retire? +

Burrum Town offers affordable, peaceful living on the Burrum River with good fishing and proximity to Hervey Bay services, making it appealing to retirees seeking a quiet lifestyle.

Is Burrum Town a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Burrum Town 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.