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Fredericksfield

QLD 4806 • Queensland

259
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
102.45 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalTropicalQuiet
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About Fredericksfield

Fredericksfield is a rural locality in the Shire of Burdekin in North Queensland, situated approximately 8.4 kilometres south of Home Hill and 19.8 kilometres south of Ayr, within the Burdekin River delta region some 105 kilometres south-east of Townsville. With a 2021 census population of 259 people across just over 102 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled agricultural locality bounded to the east by the North Coast railway line. The Shire of Burdekin is one of Australia's most productive sugarcane-growing regions, and Fredericksfield reflects this character.

Sugarcane farming dominates the local landscape, consistent with the wider Burdekin district which contributes a significant share of Queensland's annual sugar output. The town of Ayr, the Shire's main centre approximately 20 kilometres to the north, provides access to schools, the Burdekin District Hospital, supermarkets, and essential services. Home Hill, just 8 kilometres to the north, also offers basic local facilities. A car is the primary means of transport — while the North Coast railway line runs adjacent to the locality, there are no local passenger rail services. Fredericksfield suits those who value the open cane country and the community-focused lifestyle of the tropical North Queensland agricultural belt.

Fredericksfield falls under postcode 4806 and is governed by the Burdekin Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Dawson, while state elections fall under the Burdekin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4806
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Burdekin
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Burdekin
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-19.86°, 147.42°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
102.45 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4806

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4806, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,741
Median 2023–24
$57,821
▲ 26.4% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$69,517

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4806; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
105 km
By Train
No local passenger rail; drive to Townsville (approx. 105km)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 10 min – 1 hr 30 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 15 min

🛣️ Via Bruce Highway north through Ayr and Home Hill. Ayr (20km north) is the nearest service hub with shops, hospital, and schools.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A rural cane farming locality with no local retail or services; a car is essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
259
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
540.5 / 100k
2yr Down 48.6% 10yr Down 13.3%
Motor vehicle theft
270.3 / 100k
2yr Down 22.0% 10yr Up 46.3%
Non-FV assault
1,161.5 / 100k
2yr Down 15.9% 10yr Up 145.4%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
172.5 / 100k
2yr Down 47.6% 10yr Down 62.2%
View all offence categories for Burdekin →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fredericksfield known for? +

Fredericksfield is part of Queensland's Burdekin Shire, one of Australia's most productive sugarcane-growing regions. The locality is characterised by expansive cane fields along the Burdekin River delta, with the North Coast railway line running along its eastern boundary.

How far is Fredericksfield from Townsville? +

Fredericksfield is approximately 105 kilometres south-east of Townsville, a drive of around 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes via the Bruce Highway through Ayr.

Does Fredericksfield have public transport? +

Fredericksfield has no passenger public transport services. The North Coast railway line passes along the eastern edge of the locality but is freight-only. A private vehicle is essential; Ayr (20km north) is the nearest town with shops and services.

What is the population of Fredericksfield? +

According to the 2021 Census, Fredericksfield has a population of 259 people across approximately 102 square kilometres in the Shire of Burdekin.

Is Fredericksfield a good place to live? +

Fredericksfield suits those who want a quiet tropical rural lifestyle in the cane country of North Queensland. With Ayr and Home Hill nearby for services, and Townsville within a comfortable drive, it offers open space and a close-knit agricultural community feel.

What is the postcode for Fredericksfield? +

The postcode for Fredericksfield is 4806, shared with Ayr and surrounding localities in the Shire of Burdekin.

Is Fredericksfield a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Fredericksfield is part of the Burdekin 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.