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Christmas Creek

QLD 4285 • Queensland

88
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
41.68 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietSemi-RuralEstablished
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About Christmas Creek

Christmas Creek is a small rural locality in Queensland's Scenic Rim Region, situated approximately 90 kilometres south-west of Brisbane in the federal electorate of Wright. Covering around 41.7 square kilometres, the locality sits between the ridgelines of the Jinbroken Range to the east and a western ridgeline, giving it a distinct valley character in the rolling hills of the Scenic Rim. With a 2021 census population of just 88 residents across 29 dwellings, Christmas Creek is a tightly-knit rural community with a median age well above the national average, reflecting a predominantly older, long-settled population.

The surrounding landscape is characterised by open farming land, bushland, and the scenic ranges that define the Scenic Rim. The nearest significant service centre is Boonah, approximately 25 kilometres to the north-east, which provides schools, supermarkets, medical services, and community facilities for Christmas Creek residents. Transport connections are limited and a private vehicle is essential for daily life; school bus services operate for students attending schools in Boonah and the wider region. The locality suits those seeking a quiet, private rural lifestyle within reach of the Scenic Rim's natural attractions, including the nearby Lamington National Park and the green rolling hills of South-East Queensland.

Christmas Creek falls under postcode 4285 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
4285
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Scenic Rim
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.06°, 152.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
41.68 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4285

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4285, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,780
Median 2023–24
$55,470
▲ 21.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,549

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4285; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • School bus services — Boonah (school routes only) approx. 40 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 30 min – 2 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Car essential; access via Mount Lindesay Highway through Beaudesert or Boonah

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A private vehicle is essential for all daily errands; there are no walkable retail or service facilities in the locality

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
88
▲ 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 Christmas 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

What is Christmas Creek known for? +

Christmas Creek is known for its quiet rural character set among the rolling hills of Queensland's Scenic Rim, bordered by the Jinbroken Range ridgeline. It is a small farming and acreage community popular with those seeking a peaceful semi-rural lifestyle in South-East Queensland.

How far is Christmas Creek from Brisbane CBD? +

Christmas Creek is approximately 90 kilometres south-west of Brisbane CBD, making it roughly a 1 hour 30 minute to 2 hour drive depending on traffic, typically via the Mount Lindesay Highway through Beaudesert.

Does Christmas Creek have public transport? +

There is no regular public bus or rail service to Christmas Creek. School bus routes operate for students heading to schools in Boonah and the surrounding region, but residents rely on private vehicles for all other travel.

What is the population of Christmas Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Christmas Creek has a population of 88 residents across approximately 29 dwellings, making it one of the smallest localities in the Scenic Rim region.

Is Christmas Creek a good place to live? +

Christmas Creek suits those who value a quiet, private rural lifestyle in a scenic landscape, close to the natural attractions of the Scenic Rim. Services and shops are limited locally, with Boonah being the nearest town for daily needs, so a car and a love of open space are essential.

What is the postcode for Christmas Creek? +

The postcode for Christmas Creek, Queensland is 4285.

Is Christmas Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Christmas 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.