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Goorganga Plains

QLD 4800 • Queensland

3
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
110.50 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralCoastal-AdjacentWhitsundaysNatureRemote
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About Goorganga Plains

Goorganga Plains is a largely uninhabited coastal locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, situated approximately 9 kilometres south of Proserpine and 116 kilometres northwest of Mackay. The 2021 census recorded no permanent population in the locality, which covers around 107 square kilometres of low-lying coastal floodplain and agricultural land near the Conway Range. The area sits within the broader Whitsunday region, one of Queensland's most iconic tourism destinations.

Goorganga Plains is characterised by sugarcane and farming land at the edge of the Whitsunday hinterland, with easy access to Proserpine's services just to the north and the renowned Whitsunday Islands and Airlie Beach approximately 30 kilometres to the east. The nearby Conway National Park offers bushwalking, wildlife, and scenic views of the Whitsunday Passage. The area appeals to those seeking an extraordinarily private rural lifestyle within striking distance of the Whitsundays' world-class beaches and resorts.

Goorganga Plains falls under postcode 4800 and is governed by the Whitsunday Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Dawson, while state elections fall under the Whitsunday electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4800
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Whitsunday
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Whitsunday
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.47°, 148.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
110.50 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4800

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4800, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$46,213
Median 2023–24
$57,271
▲ 23.9% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$73,427

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4800; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Proserpine Station
9.5 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • Whitsunday Transit — Proserpine / Airlie Beach 15–30 min to Proserpine

Commute to Mackay

Distance
116 km
By Train
N/A from locality; Proserpine station (~9.5 km) connects to Mackay (~70 min by Spirit of Queensland)
By Bus
~20 min to Proserpine township
By Car (Peak)
~75 min to Mackay; ~20 min to Proserpine
By Car (Off-Peak)
~70 min to Mackay

🛣️ Proserpine (9.5 km) is the nearest service town; Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday marina are ~30 km east

Walkability Car-Dependent

The locality has no local services and a private vehicle is essential. Proserpine provides the nearest shops, schools, and medical facilities.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
3
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
564.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 14.5%
Motor vehicle theft
263.1 / 100k
2yr Up 17.4% 10yr Up 85.5%
Non-FV assault
1,583.7 / 100k
2yr Up 27.6% 10yr Up 218.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
23.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 65.2%
Steal from vehicle
287.1 / 100k
2yr Down 10.9% 10yr Down 33.5%
View all offence categories for Whitsunday →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Goorganga Plains known for? +

Goorganga Plains is a sugarcane and farming locality on the edge of the Whitsunday hinterland, just south of Proserpine. The area benefits from proximity to the Whitsunday Islands, one of Australia's premier tourism destinations.

How far is Goorganga Plains from Airlie Beach? +

Goorganga Plains is approximately 25 kilometres south-west of Airlie Beach in the Whitsunday Region of Central Queensland, about a 25-minute drive via Proserpine.

Does Goorganga Plains have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Goorganga Plains directly. Proserpine, about 9 kilometres to the north, has bus connections and the Whitsunday Coast Airport.

What is the population of Goorganga Plains? +

The 2021 Census recorded just 3 residents in Goorganga Plains, essentially an uninhabited agricultural locality in the Whitsunday Region.

Is Goorganga Plains a good place to live? +

Goorganga Plains is predominantly agricultural land near Proserpine, not a residential community. Its proximity to the Whitsunday Islands makes the broader region appealing, but the locality itself has no residential services.

What is the postcode for Goorganga Plains? +

The postcode for Goorganga Plains is 4800, covering the Proserpine and Whitsunday hinterland area of Central Queensland.

Is Goorganga Plains a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Goorganga Plains is part of the Whitsunday 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.