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Coverty

QLD 4613 • Queensland

107
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
88.46 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordable
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About Coverty

Coverty is a small rural locality in the South Burnett region of Queensland, approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Brisbane within the South Burnett Regional Council area. With a population of just 107 residents spread across 88 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled farming community typical of inland Queensland. The nearest service town is Proston, around 20 kilometres to the north-east, while the regional centre of Kingaroy lies approximately 70 kilometres to the south-east.

The landscape around Coverty is characterised by open grazing land and broad-acre farming properties, with beef cattle being a mainstay of the local economy. Reinke Scrub Conservation Park lies nearby, offering a pocket of protected native bushland. Residents rely on Proston for basic services including a state school, post office, and general store, while Kingaroy provides larger retail, medical, and educational facilities. There is no public transport to Coverty itself, and a car is essential for daily life in this quiet corner of the South Burnett.

Coverty falls under postcode 4613 and is governed by the South Burnett Regional Council 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
4613
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Burnett Regional Council
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.28°, 151.34°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
88.46 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4613

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4613 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$34,013
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$36,685

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4613; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Proston Country Bus Service — Proston township 20-25 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
300 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
3.5-4 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3-3.5 hours

🛣️ Via D'Aguilar Highway through Kingaroy. Nearest regional centre is Kingaroy (~70 km)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops, services, or footpaths within the locality; all errands require driving to Proston or Kingaroy

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

  • 🏫
    Proston State School
    94 Rodney Street
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
107
▲ 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 Regional Council Local Government Area, which contains Coverty. 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 Regional Council →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coverty known for? +

Coverty is a quiet rural locality in the South Burnett known for its grazing and broad-acre farming properties. The nearby Reinke Scrub Conservation Park protects a patch of native bushland, and the area has historical ties to the dairying and timber industries that once drove the region's economy.

How far is Coverty from Brisbane? +

Coverty is approximately 300 kilometres north-west of Brisbane by road, which takes around 3.5 to 4 hours to drive via the D'Aguilar Highway through Kingaroy.

Does Coverty have public transport? +

Coverty has no direct public transport. The Proston Country Bus Service operates a community bus in the nearby town of Proston (20 km away), but residents generally rely on private vehicles for all travel.

What is the population of Coverty? +

According to the 2021 Census, Coverty has a population of 107 people across approximately 88 square kilometres, making it one of the smallest localities in the South Burnett region.

Is Coverty a good place to live? +

Coverty suits those seeking a very quiet, affordable rural lifestyle with plenty of space and privacy. It is best suited to farming families or people comfortable with remote living, as all shops, schools, and services require a drive to Proston or Kingaroy.

What is the postcode for Coverty? +

The postcode for Coverty is 4613, which is shared with several nearby localities in the South Burnett region including Proston, Boondooma, and Brigooda.

Is Coverty a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Coverty is part of the South Burnett Regional Council 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.