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Gaeta

QLD 4671 • Queensland

134
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
123.91 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteAffordable
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About Gaeta

Gaeta is a sparsely populated rural locality in central Queensland, lying within the Bundaberg Regional Council area approximately 50 to 60 kilometres north-west of Bundaberg city. Covering an extensive 124 square kilometres, the locality had a population of 134 residents across 53 dwellings at the 2021 Census, reflecting its very low-density agricultural character. The area sits within the federal electorate of Hinkler and the state electorate of Callide, in the productive farming country between the Burnett and Isis districts.

Gaeta is defined by wide open spaces, tropical sunshine, and a quiet working-rural lifestyle centred on grazing and mixed farming. The township of Gin Gin, the nearest commercial centre, offers essential services including a small supermarket, fuel, a school, and a medical centre, and is roughly a 20 to 30 minute drive from the locality. Bundaberg city, about an hour away, provides a broader range of shopping, healthcare, and educational facilities. The area suits those committed to a hands-on farming lifestyle or seeking a very affordable rural property in Queensland's sunny Burnett region.

Gaeta 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
123.91 km²
Population Density
1 /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

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Gin Gin (nearest town) 25-35 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
350 km
By Train
No local rail; drive to Bundaberg Station for long-distance Queensland Rail services
By Car (Peak)
4-4.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5-4 hours

🛣️ Accessed via Bruce Highway; Bundaberg is the primary regional centre for services

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Remote rural locality with no local amenities or footpaths; private vehicle is essential for all needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
134
▲ 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 Gaeta. 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

What is Gaeta known for? +

Gaeta is a remote rural locality in Queensland's Bundaberg region, known for its vast agricultural land and pastoral character in the open farming country of the Burnett district.

How far is Gaeta from Bundaberg? +

Gaeta is approximately 50 to 60 kilometres north-west of Bundaberg city, typically a 40–50 minute drive via local rural roads.

Does Gaeta have public transport? +

Gaeta has no public transport. There is no rail or bus service to the locality, and residents rely entirely on private vehicles. The nearest train station is in Bundaberg, approximately 55–65 kilometres away.

What is the population of Gaeta? +

According to the 2021 Census, Gaeta has a population of 134 residents across 53 dwellings, spread across a large 124 square kilometre area within the Bundaberg Regional Council district.

Is Gaeta a good place to live? +

Gaeta suits those seeking an affordable, remote rural lifestyle in central Queensland. It is best suited to farming families or those working agricultural land, with Gin Gin and Bundaberg providing the nearest services.

What is the postcode for Gaeta? +

The postcode for Gaeta is 4671, shared with other rural localities in the Gin Gin and Bundaberg hinterland area of central Queensland.

Is Gaeta a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Gaeta 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.