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Carneys Creek

QLD 4310 • Queensland

71
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
88.25 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralNature LoversRemote
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About Carneys Creek

Carneys Creek is a sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Scenic Rim Region, situated approximately 116 km south-west of Brisbane and bordering New South Wales near the Main Range National Park. With just 71 residents recorded in the 2021 Census across 88.4 km², it is one of Queensland's most remote localities, characterised by rugged mountain terrain, dense eucalypt forests, and dramatic escarpments along the Great Dividing Range.

The locality is largely undeveloped and offers a secluded, off-grid lifestyle for the handful of properties scattered throughout the valley. The proximity to Main Range National Park makes Carneys Creek a destination for bushwalkers and nature enthusiasts seeking solitude. The nearest town centres of Boonah (29 km) and Killarney (43 km) provide basic services, while Warwick and Toowoomba are accessible for larger shopping and medical needs.

Carneys Creek falls under postcode 4310 and is governed by the Scenic Rim Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4310
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Scenic Rim
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.12°, 152.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
88.25 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4310

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4310, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,924
Median 2023–24
$47,969
▲ 26.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,459

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4310; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
116 km
By Car (Peak)
~2 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1 hr 45 min

🛣️ No public transport; car essential. Route via Cunningham Highway

Walkability Car Dependent

Remote rural locality; car essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
71
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
320.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.0% 10yr Down 48.3%
Motor vehicle theft
179.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 31.2%
Non-FV assault
523 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 168.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
6.4 / 100k
2yr Down 27.6% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
277.5 / 100k
2yr Up 29.5% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Scenic Rim →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Carneys Creek QLD? +

Carneys Creek is a remote rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region, approximately 116 km south-west of Brisbane, near the Main Range National Park and the NSW border.

What is the population of Carneys Creek? +

Carneys Creek had a population of just 71 people according to the 2021 Census, making it one of Queensland's smallest localities.

Is there public transport to Carneys Creek? +

There is no public transport to Carneys Creek. A private vehicle is essential; the nearest towns with services are Boonah and Killarney.

Is Carneys Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Carneys Creek is part of the Scenic Rim 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.