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Carruchan

QLD 4816 • Queensland

247
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
66.98 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteOutbackAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About Carruchan

Carruchan is a remote rural locality in Queensland's Townsville Region, situated approximately 55 to 60 kilometres south of Townsville city centre. Covering nearly 67 square kilometres, it is a sparsely populated area with around 247 residents and just 88 dwellings, reflecting the low-density, working-land character typical of Queensland's dry tropical interior. The locality has a median household income aligned with regional Queensland averages, with most residents engaged in pastoral and agricultural activities.

Life in Carruchan is defined by the vast open landscapes of north Queensland's inland, with cattle grazing and rural industries forming the backbone of the community. Townsville provides the nearest access to a full range of urban services — hospitals, shopping centres, schools, and an international airport. For those seeking the tranquillity of outback Queensland while remaining within an hour of a major regional city, Carruchan offers an authentic rural lifestyle amid wide plains and tropical skies.

Carruchan falls under postcode 4816 and is governed by the Cassowary Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4816
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Cassowary Coast
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.79°, 146.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
66.98 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4816

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4816, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,949
Median 2023–24
$58,280
▲ 24.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$68,992

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4816; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — Townsville Approx. 50–60 min by car

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
58 km
By Train
No direct train service from Carruchan
By Car (Peak)
55–70 min to Townsville CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
50–60 min to Townsville CBD

🛣️ Car is essential; Bruce Highway provides main north-south access through the region.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote rural locality with no local shops or services; all errands require driving to Townsville

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
247
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
714 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
201.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 11.2%
Non-FV assault
1,528.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 160.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
22.7 / 100k
2yr Up 240.4% 10yr Up 33.1%
Steal from vehicle
214.2 / 100k
2yr Down 16.6% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Cassowary Coast →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carruchan known for? +

Carruchan is a quiet outback locality known for its pastoral farming character and the wide open tropical landscapes of north Queensland's interior, situated in the hinterland south of Townsville.

How far is Carruchan from Townsville? +

Carruchan is approximately 55 to 60 kilometres south of Townsville CBD, making it roughly a 50 to 60 minute drive under normal conditions.

Does Carruchan have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Carruchan. A private vehicle is essential for all travel, with residents relying on Townsville for services, shopping, and healthcare.

What is the population of Carruchan? +

Carruchan had a population of 247 according to the 2021 Census, spread across approximately 67 square kilometres of north Queensland rural land with 88 dwellings.

Is Carruchan a good place to live? +

Carruchan suits those drawn to a remote rural lifestyle in tropical Queensland, offering wide-open spaces and peace and quiet, while remaining within an hour's drive of Townsville's full urban amenities.

What is the postcode for Carruchan? +

The postcode for Carruchan is 4816, a large postcode that covers rural areas south and west of Townsville in north Queensland.

Is Carruchan a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Carruchan is part of the Cassowary 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.