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Googa Creek

QLD 4306 • Queensland

54
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
74.09 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCar-Dependent
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About Googa Creek

Googa Creek is a small rural locality in the Ipswich hinterland in south-east Queensland, situated approximately 65 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 74 square kilometres of bush and farming country in the Somerset region.

The nearest town of Ipswich, approximately 35 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. The Somerset region west of Ipswich is known for the Somerset Dam and its rural hinterland between Brisbane and the Darling Downs. There is no public transport serving Googa Creek; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.

Googa Creek falls under postcode 4306 and is governed by the Toowoomba Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4306
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Toowoomba
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.48°, 152.73°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
74.09 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4306

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4306, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$54,209
Median 2023–24
$66,307
▲ 22.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$75,339

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4306; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
65 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
1 hr - 1 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr - 1 hr

🛣️ Car is essential; Ipswich is nearest service centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
54
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
826.8 / 100k
2yr Down 33.3% 10yr Up 12.0%
Motor vehicle theft
288.8 / 100k
2yr Down 19.5% 10yr Up 68.7%
Non-FV assault
879.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 124.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
15 / 100k
2yr Down 31.9% 10yr Up 145.8%
Steal from vehicle
446 / 100k
2yr Down 14.1% 10yr Down 26.0%
View all offence categories for Toowoomba →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Googa Creek known for? +

Googa Creek is a quiet rural locality in the Ipswich hinterland in south-east Queensland. The locality covers approximately 74 square kilometres of bush and farming country in the Somerset region.

How far is Googa Creek from Brisbane CBD? +

Googa Creek is approximately 65 kilometres from Brisbane CBD, roughly a 1 to 1 hour drive.

Does Googa Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Googa Creek. A private vehicle is essential, with Ipswich approximately 35 kilometres away.

What is the population of Googa Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Googa Creek has a small population, typical of the sparsely settled the Ipswich hinterland in south-east Queensland.

Is Googa Creek a good place to live? +

Googa Creek suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Ipswich hinterland in south-east Queensland, with Ipswich providing access to everyday services.

What is the postcode for Googa Creek? +

The postcode for Googa Creek is 4306, covering this rural locality in the Ipswich hinterland in south-east Queensland.

Is Googa Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Googa Creek is part of the Toowoomba 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.