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Columbia

QLD 4820 • Queensland

97
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.67 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
Rural
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About Columbia

Columbia is a rural locality in the Charters Towers Region of Queensland, situated approximately 3.9 kilometres north-north-east of Charters Towers CBD and around 137 kilometres south-west of Townsville. The locality covers 8.7 square kilometres and is notable for being home to Charters Towers Airport, which serves the historic goldfield city. With a 2021 Census population of 97 residents, Columbia is a sparsely settled outer suburb of Charters Towers.

Columbia's primary feature is Charters Towers Airport, which provides regional air links and serves the local agricultural, mining, and tourism sectors. The surrounding landscape is typical of the Queensland interior — dry savanna and tropical woodland. Residents are closely connected to Charters Towers, a heritage-listed city renowned for its rich gold rush history, Victorian streetscapes, and major cattle and mining industries. Essential services are all located in the nearby Charters Towers CBD.

Columbia falls under postcode 4820 and is governed by the Charters Towers Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4820
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Charters Towers
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.05°, 146.28°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.67 km²
Population Density
11 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4820

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4820, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,656
Median 2023–24
$56,547
▲ 16.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,894

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4820; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Charters Towers CBD

Distance
4 km
By Train
Charters Towers is a stop on the Inlander train (Townsville to Mt Isa) — infrequent service
By Car (Peak)
5-10 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 min

🛣️ Townsville is 137km east, approximately 1.5 hours by car. Charters Towers Airport in Columbia provides regular regional flights.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Semi-rural outer locality with limited footpaths — car required

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
97
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
712.6 / 100k
2yr Down 38.9% 10yr Down 37.6%
Motor vehicle theft
265.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 14.5%
Non-FV assault
2,112.8 / 100k
2yr Down 13.4% 10yr Up 180.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
33.1 / 100k
2yr Up 298.1% 10yr Up 300.6%
Steal from vehicle
314.9 / 100k
2yr Up 22.0% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Charters Towers →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Columbia QLD? +

Columbia is a rural locality in the Charters Towers Region of Queensland, approximately 4 kilometres north-east of the Charters Towers CBD and 137 kilometres south-west of Townsville.

What is Columbia QLD known for? +

Columbia is home to Charters Towers Airport, which provides regional air links for the area. The locality sits on the outskirts of the historic goldfield city of Charters Towers.

How far is Columbia from Townsville? +

Columbia is approximately 137 kilometres from Townsville — around 1.5 hours drive — via the Flinders Highway.

Is there a train to Columbia or Charters Towers? +

The Inlander train operated by Queensland Rail stops at Charters Towers, but services are infrequent. Most residents drive or use the regional airport at Columbia.

Is Columbia a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Columbia is part of the Charters Towers 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 Columbia? +

Columbia had a population of 97 at the 2021 Census.