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Camboon

QLD 4719 • Queensland

76
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1742.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackRemoteAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About Camboon

Camboon is a small rural locality in the Banana Shire of Central Queensland, situated approximately 100 kilometres north-east of Biloela and around 560 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. The locality spans a large area of Central Queensland grazing country, with land use dominated by cattle grazing on native vegetation. With a population of just 76 residents in the 2021 Census, Camboon is a quiet outback community with deep historical roots stretching back to the colonial era, when the Queensland Government auctioned town lots here in 1868.

The area is steeped in pastoral history, and the name Camboon is believed to derive from an Aboriginal word meaning the bullrushes growing at the edge of waterholes. Residents of Camboon rely heavily on private vehicles for access to everyday services, with Biloela providing the nearest significant range of shops, medical services, and schools. The surrounding landscape of open savannah and woodland is typical of Central Queensland, offering wide skies, quiet roads, and a genuine working outback character.

Camboon falls under postcode 4719 and is governed by the Banana Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4719
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Banana
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.00°, 150.21°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1742.86 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4719

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4719 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$54,276
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,966

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4719; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
560 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest train access is Rockhampton (~200 km east)
By Car (Peak)
6-7 hours to Brisbane
By Car (Off-Peak)
5.5-6 hours to Brisbane

🛣️ Biloela is the nearest service town; car is the only practical transport option

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all daily needs in this remote Central Queensland locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
76
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
460.8 / 100k
2yr Down 46.3% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
210.7 / 100k
2yr Down 21.4% 10yr Up 241.0%
Non-FV assault
1,000.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 255.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
197.5 / 100k
2yr Down 57.3% 10yr Up 43.9%
View all offence categories for Banana →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Camboon known for? +

Camboon is known for its deep pastoral heritage as one of Central Queensland's earliest European settlements, with Queensland Government town lots auctioned here in 1868. The locality remains a working cattle grazing area with a traditional outback character.

How far is Camboon from Biloela? +

Camboon is approximately 100 kilometres north-east of Biloela, the nearest major service town in the Banana Shire. The drive takes around 1.5 hours via local roads.

Does Camboon have public transport? +

Camboon has no public transport services. There is no bus, rail, or coach connection serving the locality directly, and a private vehicle is the only practical means of travel in and around the area.

What is the population of Camboon? +

According to the 2021 Census, Camboon had a population of 76 residents, making it one of the smallest localities in the Banana Shire of Central Queensland.

Is Camboon a good place to live? +

Camboon suits people engaged in agriculture or cattle grazing who value the solitude and open space of outback Queensland. Those seeking urban amenities, schools, or medical services will need to travel significant distances to Biloela or further afield.

What is the postcode for Camboon? +

The postcode for Camboon, QLD is 4719.

Is Camboon a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Camboon is part of the Banana 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.