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Fairy Bower

QLD 4700 • Queensland

99
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
24.68 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Fairy Bower

Fairy Bower is a small locality on the south-western outskirts of Rockhampton, Queensland, situated approximately 8.4 kilometres from the Rockhampton CBD. Covering 24.6 square kilometres, it recorded a population of just 99 residents in the 2021 Census, making it one of the quieter pockets on the city's fringe. The locality is characterised by rural-residential properties, open grazing land, and the relaxed atmosphere typical of outer Rockhampton.

Fairy Bower appeals to those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle while remaining within easy reach of Rockhampton's urban amenities. Rockhampton offers full retail, medical, and educational facilities, and the locality is accessed via the main south-western road corridor. The area's low density and spacious properties make it attractive to hobby farmers and families wanting larger blocks, while the proximity to the Yeppen roundabout — home to Rockhampton's famous Big Bull — marks an iconic local landmark just nearby.

Fairy Bower falls under postcode 4700 and is governed by the Rockhampton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4700
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Rockhampton
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Rockhampton
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.18°, 150.96°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
24.68 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4700

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4700, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$51,596
Median 2023–24
$62,689
▲ 21.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$78,884

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4700; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Rockhampton CBD

Distance
8 km
By Train
No local station; Rockhampton Railway Station in CBD ~8 km
By Car (Peak)
15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
12 min

🛣️ Car required; access via Yaamba Road / Capricorn Highway

Walkability Car-Dependent

Low-density rural fringe; no public transport or local shops; vehicle needed for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
99
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,754.7 / 100k
2yr Down 25.3% 10yr Up 34.6%
Motor vehicle theft
626.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 172.5%
Non-FV assault
2,283.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 206.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
37.1 / 100k
2yr Down 40.8% 10yr Up 25.8%
Steal from vehicle
969 / 100k
2yr Up 17.2% 10yr Up 20.7%
View all offence categories for Rockhampton →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Fairy Bower QLD? +

Fairy Bower is a small locality approximately 8.4 km south-west of Rockhampton CBD in the Rockhampton Region, Queensland.

What is the population of Fairy Bower? +

Fairy Bower had a population of 99 people according to the 2021 Australian Census.

What is near Fairy Bower Rockhampton? +

Fairy Bower is close to the Yeppen roundabout — home to the famous Big Bull landmark welcoming visitors to Rockhampton — and is within about 15 minutes' drive of Rockhampton's full range of shops, schools, and hospitals.

Is Fairy Bower a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Fairy Bower is part of the Rockhampton 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.