Flying Fox
QLD 4275 • Queensland
About Flying Fox
Flying Fox is a small rural locality in South East Queensland, situated approximately 80 kilometres south of Brisbane near the town of Beaudesert in the Scenic Rim. The locality covers around 9 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 61 residents at the 2021 Census. The area is part of the scenic Scenic Rim region, characterised by rolling green hills, subtropical farming, and proximity to the Lamington National Park border ranges.
Beaudesert, approximately 10 kilometres to the north, provides essential services including shops, a hospital, and schools, while the Gold Coast is roughly 40 kilometres to the east. The Scenic Rim is increasingly popular as a lifestyle destination for those seeking a rural character within commuting distance of South East Queensland's urban centres. A private vehicle is required as no public transport serves Flying Fox directly.
Flying Fox falls under postcode 4275 and is governed by the Scenic Rim Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4275
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4275, 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 4275; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular local bus service — N/A N/A
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Mount Lindesay Highway is the main route to Brisbane
No walkable services; a car is required for all errands to Beaudesert.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Christie Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Scenic Rim Local Government Area, which contains Flying Fox. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.