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Cinnabar

QLD 4600 • Queensland

83
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
154.88 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAgriculturalRemote
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About Cinnabar

Cinnabar is a rural locality in the Gympie Region of south-east Queensland, situated in the Kilkivan district along the Wide Bay Highway approximately 171 kilometres north of Brisbane. The locality covers around 155 square kilometres of grazing and state forest land in the hinterland between the coastal cities of Maryborough and Gympie, and falls within the Gympie Regional Council area. At the 2021 Census, Cinnabar recorded a population of 83 residents, reflecting the sparse settlement typical of this inland rural country.

The Wide Bay Highway bisects Cinnabar, connecting it to Kilkivan to the north-west and Kinbombi to the south-west, with land use dominated by cattle grazing on native vegetation and some cropping around creek systems. The locality is notable for its mining history, with mercury (cinnabar ore) mined in the area during the late 1870s and again in the 1930s and 1940s — a heritage that gave the locality its distinctive name. Cinnabar State Forest, a 388-hectare reserve, occupies the north-west of the area. The nearest town is Kilkivan to the north-west, with secondary services found in Gympie to the east and Murgon to the west.

Cinnabar falls under postcode 4600 and is governed by the Gympie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4600
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gympie
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.06°, 152.22°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
154.88 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4600

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4600 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$44,815
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$52,764

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4600; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
171 km
By Train
No direct service. Drive to Gympie North station (~55km east) and connect via Queensland Rail North Coast Line (~2.5 hours to Brisbane).
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hours

🛣️ Car-dependent. Access via Wide Bay Highway. Gympie is approximately 55km east and serves as the main regional centre.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Cinnabar is a remote rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily errands.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
83
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
565 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 51.2%
Motor vehicle theft
340.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 116.8%
Non-FV assault
646.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 47.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.5 / 100k
2yr Down 56.6% 10yr Up 328.2%
Steal from vehicle
406.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 74.9%
View all offence categories for Gympie →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cinnabar QLD known for? +

Cinnabar is known for its significant mining history — mercury ore (cinnabar) was mined in the area from the late 1870s through to 1945, and the locality takes its name from this distinctive red mercury ore. Today it is a quiet rural area of cattle grazing and state forest.

How far is Cinnabar from Brisbane? +

Cinnabar is approximately 171 kilometres north of Brisbane, typically around a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Bruce Highway and Wide Bay Highway through Gympie and Kilkivan.

Does Cinnabar have public transport? +

Cinnabar has no public transport services. The locality is car-dependent, with the Wide Bay Highway providing the main road access. Kilkivan to the north-west and Gympie to the east are the nearest service towns.

What is the population of Cinnabar? +

According to the 2021 Census, Cinnabar has a population of 83 residents across approximately 155 square kilometres in the Gympie Regional Council area.

Is Cinnabar a good place to live? +

Cinnabar suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Queensland hinterland, with access to the Wide Bay Highway making it practical for commuting to Kilkivan or Gympie for services. The natural surroundings of state forest and grazing country appeal to those who value space and privacy.

What is the postcode for Cinnabar? +

The postcode for Cinnabar is 4600, which covers Kilkivan and surrounding localities in the Gympie Region of south-east Queensland.

Is Cinnabar a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cinnabar is part of the Gympie 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.