Fletcher Creek
QLD 4714 • Queensland
About Fletcher Creek
Fletcher Creek is a sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Rockhampton Region, situated approximately 45 kilometres south of Rockhampton in Central Queensland. Covering nearly 132 square kilometres of open grazing and scrubland, the area had a negligible resident population at the 2021 census, reflecting its character as a working pastoral district. The locality is part of the broad Central Queensland beef cattle country that underpins the Rockhampton region's reputation as the beef capital of Australia.
The surrounding landscape is classic Central Queensland outback-fringe country, with open eucalypt woodland and creek systems typical of the Capricorn region. There are no commercial services or significant community facilities within the locality itself; residents and station workers rely entirely on Rockhampton for all amenities, health services, schooling, and retail. The area appeals to those working in agriculture and mining who value solitude and wide open spaces over urban convenience.
Fletcher Creek falls under postcode 4714 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 Mirani electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4714
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4714, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4714; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Rockhampton CBD
🛣️ Rockhampton is the nearest city (~45 km north). Brisbane is ~620 km south (~6 hr drive). Car is essential.
Entirely rural pastoral land with no pedestrian or public transport infrastructure.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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44 Morgan Street
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4 Central Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Rockhampton Local Government Area, which contains Fletcher Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.