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Carbine Creek

QLD 4723 • Queensland

33
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
561.16 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Carbine Creek

Carbine Creek is a small rural locality in the Central Highlands Region of Queensland, situated approximately 34 kilometres south-west of Capella, 86 kilometres north-west of Emerald, and about 357 kilometres west of Rockhampton. Covering 561 square kilometres, the locality is sparsely settled with a 2021 Census population of just 33 people. The landscape is dominated by open grazing country on native vegetation, interspersed with two state forests — Kettle State Forest in the south-west and Llandillo State Forest in the south-east — that lend the locality a degree of ecological diversity.

Life in Carbine Creek is quintessential outback Queensland — quiet, self-reliant, and connected to the land through cattle grazing and rural industry. The Capella-Rubyvale Road is the main thoroughfare linking the locality to Capella to the east and the gemfields town of Rubyvale to the south-west, making it an incidental stop for travellers heading to the famous Central Queensland Gemfields. Residents rely on nearby Capella for schooling, services, and supplies, with the Central Highlands township of Clermont also accessible to the north. There are no schools or commercial services within the locality itself.

Carbine Creek 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

State
Queensland
Postcode
4723
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Central Highlands
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Gregory
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.19°, 147.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
561.16 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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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).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$60,701
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,848

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 Emerald

Distance
86 km
By Train
No direct train; nearest station is Capella (~34 km east) on the Central Western Line
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 1 hr to Emerald via Capella-Rubyvale Rd
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 1 hr to Emerald

🛣️ Car essential; nearest town is Capella (~34 km east) for schools and services

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no urban services or footpaths; vehicle essential for all travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
33
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
841.5 / 100k
2yr Up 79.3% 10yr Up 85.7%
Motor vehicle theft
309.7 / 100k
2yr Up 12.1% 10yr Up 169.2%
Non-FV assault
1,373.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 210.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
6.7 / 100k
2yr Down 51.2% 10yr Up 93.1%
Steal from vehicle
356.8 / 100k
2yr Up 43.6% 10yr Down 39.1%
View all offence categories for Central Highlands →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Carbine Creek QLD located? +

Carbine Creek is a rural locality in the Central Highlands Region of Queensland, approximately 34 km south-west of Capella, 86 km north-west of Emerald, and 357 km west of Rockhampton.

What is Carbine Creek QLD known for? +

Carbine Creek is a quiet pastoral locality used predominantly for cattle grazing. It lies on the route between Capella and the famous Central Queensland Gemfields (including Rubyvale), making it a stop for gemfield travellers.

What is the population of Carbine Creek QLD? +

Carbine Creek had a population of 33 people in the 2021 Census.

Are there schools in Carbine Creek QLD? +

There are no schools in Carbine Creek. The nearest government primary school is Capella State School in Capella to the east, and the nearest secondary school is Capella State High School, also in Capella.

Is Carbine Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Carbine Creek is part of the Central Highlands 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.

What is the population of Carbine Creek? +

Carbine Creek had a population of 33 at the 2021 Census.