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Coles Creek

QLD 4570 • Queensland

68
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
14.86 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRiversidePeacefulSemi-Rural
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About Coles Creek

Coles Creek is a quiet rural locality in the Gympie Region of south-east Queensland, situated along the Mary River corridor approximately 20 kilometres south of Gympie and around 150 kilometres north of Brisbane. The locality covers around 14.9 square kilometres and recorded a population of 68 at the 2021 Census, reflecting its character as a small, semi-rural enclave on the fringe of the Noosa Hinterland. The Mary River forms the western and south-western boundaries, and Coles Creek — the watercourse the locality is named after — flows through to join the river to the north.

The area sits along both the Bruce Highway and the old Bruce Highway corridor, making it relatively accessible while retaining a rural atmosphere. Land use is primarily grazing and small acreage holdings, and the locality borders the broader Mary Valley tourist drive region. There are no schools within Coles Creek; the nearest primary schools are in Dagun to the north-west and Federal to the south-east, while Gympie provides a full range of secondary schools, supermarkets, health services, and community facilities.

Coles Creek falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the Gympie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Longman, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gympie
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
14.86 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4570

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4570, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,494
Median 2023–24
$48,143
▲ 25.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,221

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4570; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gympie North station
18 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • Translink regional services — Gympie Approx. 20–30 min by car; limited bus service

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
150 km
By Train
No direct train service — nearest station is Gympie North (approx. 18 km north)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 1 hr 45 min to 2 hr to Brisbane CBD
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 1 hr 30–40 min to Brisbane CBD

🛣️ Bruce Highway provides the main route to Brisbane. Gympie is the nearest major service centre approx. 20 km north.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Coles Creek has no local shops or services — a car is required for all daily errands, with Gympie being the primary service destination.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
68
▲ 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 Coles Creek. 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 Coles Creek known for? +

Coles Creek is a peaceful rural locality in Queensland's Gympie Region, known for its position along the Mary River and its setting on the fringe of the Noosa Hinterland and Mary Valley. The area is characterised by grazing properties and small acreage lifestyle blocks, with a quiet, semi-rural atmosphere.

How far is Coles Creek from Brisbane? +

Coles Creek is approximately 150 kilometres north of Brisbane, about a 1 hour 30 to 45 minute drive via the Bruce Highway. Gympie, the nearest major service centre, is approximately 20 kilometres to the north.

Does Coles Creek have public transport? +

Coles Creek has very limited public transport. The Bruce Highway runs through the locality, providing road access, but there is no local bus service. The nearest passenger rail station is Gympie North, approximately 18 kilometres away. A private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Coles Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Coles Creek had a population of 68 residents across approximately 14.9 square kilometres. It is one of the smaller rural localities within the Gympie Region.

Is Coles Creek a good place to live? +

Coles Creek suits those looking for a quiet rural lifestyle within reasonable reach of Gympie's services and schools, and within about 1.5 to 2 hours of Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. The Mary River setting and proximity to the Noosa Hinterland make it appealing for those who value natural surroundings and wide open spaces.

What is the postcode for Coles Creek? +

The postcode for Coles Creek, QLD is 4570, which is shared with Gympie and a number of surrounding localities in the Gympie Region.

Is Coles Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Coles Creek 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.