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Cobbs Hill

QLD 4605 • Queensland

13
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
47.85 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Cobbs Hill

Cobbs Hill is a small rural locality in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, situated approximately 22.8 kilometres north of Murgon and 257 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane. Covering an area of approximately 47.9 square kilometres, the locality had a negligible recorded population in the 2021 Census, functioning primarily as a farming and grazing area rather than a residential community. It falls within the state electoral district of Nanango and the federal Division of Wide Bay.

The South Burnett Region surrounding Cobbs Hill is known for its rich agricultural activity, including peanut farming, sugar cane, cattle grazing, and viticulture. The broader area offers a peaceful rural lifestyle, with residents accessing services in nearby Murgon or Kingaroy, the regional hub located about 65 kilometres to the south-south-west. The region's rolling hills and fertile soils are characteristic of this part of the Wide Bay hinterland, attracting those seeking a quiet country existence away from urban centres.

Cobbs Hill falls under postcode 4605 and is governed by the South Burnett 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
4605
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Burnett
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.11°, 151.87°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
47.85 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4605

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4605, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$36,441
Median 2023–24
$44,404
▲ 21.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$49,298

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4605; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
257 km
By Train
No rail service; nearest train at Gympie (90 km east)
By Car (Peak)
3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hours

🛣️ Accessible via Burnett Highway; Murgon is the nearest service town at 23 km

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no town centre; vehicle required for all services and amenities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
13
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,039.6 / 100k
2yr Down 10.4% 10yr Up 78.5%
Motor vehicle theft
477.2 / 100k
2yr Up 12.8% 10yr Up 320.8%
Non-FV assault
985.6 / 100k
2yr Down 13.8% 10yr Up 133.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
17 / 100k
2yr Down 46.9% 10yr Up 456.0%
Steal from vehicle
383.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 86.7%
View all offence categories for South Burnett →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cobbs Hill QLD? +

Cobbs Hill is a rural locality in Queensland's South Burnett Region, approximately 22.8 km north of Murgon and 257 km north-north-west of Brisbane.

What LGA is Cobbs Hill in? +

Cobbs Hill is within the South Burnett Regional Council local government area in Queensland.

What is the nearest town to Cobbs Hill QLD? +

The nearest town to Cobbs Hill is Murgon, approximately 22.8 km to the south, which provides essential services including shops, schools, and medical facilities.

Is Cobbs Hill a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Cobbs Hill is part of the South Burnett 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.

What is the population of Cobbs Hill? +

Cobbs Hill had a population of 13 at the 2021 Census.