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Coal Creek

QLD 4312 • Queensland

50
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
24.26 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralQuiet
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About Coal Creek

Coal Creek is a small rural locality in south-east Queensland, situated approximately 25 kilometres north of Ipswich within the Somerset Regional Council area. Covering around 24.3 square kilometres of mixed farming and bushland country, it had a 2021 Census population of approximately 50 residents. The locality sits within the Somerset district's hinterland, where small farms, acreage properties, and remnant bushland characterise the rolling country between the Brisbane Valley and the D'Aguilar Range.

Ipswich is within comfortable driving distance, providing comprehensive retail, healthcare, and education services as Queensland's oldest provincial city and a major south-east Queensland regional hub. The Wivenhoe Dam and Lake Wivenhoe, which supply Brisbane's water and offer boating, fishing, and recreational opportunities, are in the surrounding Somerset district. Coal Creek suits those seeking a quiet semi-rural lifestyle within practical reach of south-east Queensland's urban corridor.

Coal Creek falls under postcode 4312 and is governed by the Somerset Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Blair, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4312
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Somerset
Federal Electorate
Blair
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.26°, 152.48°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
24.26 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4312

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4312, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$39,529
Median 2023–24
$45,572
▲ 15.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,404

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4312; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Esk (bus interchange)
30 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Limited Somerset district services — Ipswich / Brisbane 60-90 min to Brisbane

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
Drive to Rosewood for Queensland Rail (approx. 1.5 hr total), or drive 80 km direct
By Car (Peak)
1 hr - 1 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
55 min - 1 hr 15 min

🛣️ D'Aguilar Highway and Warrego Highway provide access; Ipswich is the nearest major service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Coal Creek has no local services; a private vehicle is essential for all daily errands, with Ipswich providing the nearest comprehensive facilities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
50
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
282.4 / 100k
2yr Down 32.6% 10yr Down 43.6%
Motor vehicle theft
226.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 67.7%
Non-FV assault
973.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 163.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
267.5 / 100k
2yr Down 28.4% 10yr Up 31.9%
View all offence categories for Somerset →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coal Creek known for? +

Coal Creek is a quiet rural locality in the Somerset district near Ipswich, known for its mixed farming and bushland setting close to Lake Wivenhoe in south-east Queensland's hinterland.

How far is Coal Creek from Brisbane? +

Coal Creek is approximately 80 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, typically a 55 minute to 1 hour 30 minute drive via the D'Aguilar and Warrego Highways.

Does Coal Creek have public transport? +

Public transport options in Coal Creek are very limited. Some Somerset district bus services connect to Ipswich; a private vehicle is the most practical option for daily travel.

What is the population of Coal Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Coal Creek has a population of approximately 50 residents across its 24 square kilometre area in the Somerset Regional Council.

Is Coal Creek a good place to live? +

Coal Creek suits those seeking a quiet semi-rural lifestyle near the Somerset hinterland, with Lake Wivenhoe's recreational opportunities and Ipswich's city services both within a 30 to 60 minute drive.

What is the postcode for Coal Creek? +

The postcode for Coal Creek, QLD is 4312.

Is Coal Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Coal Creek is part of the Somerset 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.