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Drinan

QLD 4671 • Queensland

135
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
23.46 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Drinan

Drinan is a small rural locality in the Bundaberg Region of Queensland, situated approximately 40 kilometres west-south-west of Bundaberg city and around 9 kilometres south-east of Gin Gin. With a population of just 135 people recorded in the 2021 Census, it covers 23.5 square kilometres of predominantly agricultural and pastoral land. The locality lies close to the Bruce Highway corridor, and is named after early pastoralist M. Drina who settled the area. It falls within the federal electorate of Hinkler and the state electorate of Callide.

Life in Drinan revolves around farming and wide-open rural landscapes, typical of the Bundaberg hinterland. The surrounding region is known for sugarcane, macadamias, and cattle grazing, and residents enjoy a quiet country lifestyle with tight-knit community ties. Everyday services are accessed in nearby Gin Gin or in Bundaberg, which offers a full range of shopping, healthcare, and schooling. The area is attractive to those seeking affordable rural acreage within reach of a regional centre.

Drinan falls under postcode 4671 and is governed by the Bundaberg Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hinkler, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4671
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bundaberg
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.08°, 151.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
23.46 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4671

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4671, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$31,294
Median 2023–24
$38,251
▲ 22.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$49,509

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4671; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Bundaberg CBD

Distance
40 km
By Train
No train service to Drinan; Bundaberg station is the nearest rail hub
By Car (Peak)
40-50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
35-45 min

🛣️ Car essential; accessed via Bruce Highway and local rural roads

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no public transport or footpaths; vehicle required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
135
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
490 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
238.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 120.4%
Non-FV assault
670.3 / 100k
2yr Down 26.5% 10yr Up 64.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.3 / 100k
2yr Down 21.2% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
364.3 / 100k
2yr Down 25.6% 10yr Up 14.8%
View all offence categories for Bundaberg →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Drinan QLD located? +

Drinan is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region of Queensland, situated approximately 40 kilometres west-south-west of Bundaberg and around 9 kilometres south-east of Gin Gin, close to the Bruce Highway.

What is the population of Drinan QLD? +

According to the 2021 Census, Drinan has a population of 135 people.

What LGA is Drinan in? +

Drinan is located within the Bundaberg Regional Council local government area.

Is public transport available in Drinan? +

No, Drinan has no public transport services. Residents rely on private vehicles, with Gin Gin and Bundaberg being the nearest service centres.

Is Drinan a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Drinan is part of the Bundaberg 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 Drinan? +

Drinan had a population of 135 at the 2021 Census.