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Gregory

QLD 4830 • Queensland

122
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
10538.39 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteOutbackRuralGulf CountryAgricultural
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About Gregory

Gregory (formerly Gregory Downs) is a small outback town and locality situated on the banks of the perennial Gregory River in the Shire of Burke, Far North Queensland, approximately 2,014 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, 306 kilometres north of Mount Isa, and 120 kilometres south-south-west of Burketown. Located deep in the Gulf Country, the locality covers an enormous area of over 10,500 square kilometres with a population of 122 residents according to the 2021 Census, reflecting its vast pastoral landscape and sparse settlement. The Gregory River was named by explorer William Landsborough in 1861 after Augustus Charles Gregory, the first Surveyor General of Queensland.

Gregory is anchored by Gregory Downs Station, one of the region's most significant cattle properties, carrying approximately 30,000 Brahman cattle across 266,425 hectares with an 85-kilometre frontage to the Gregory River. The locality is a popular destination during the dry season for 4WD travellers, canoeists, and outback adventurers drawn to the scenic Gregory River and the surrounding Gulf savanna country. The remote lifestyle, extreme distances, and reliance on cattle grazing define the character of this quintessentially outback Queensland community.

Gregory falls under postcode 4830 and is governed by the Burke Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4830
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Burke
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-17.96°, 138.86°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
10538.39 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4830

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4830, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,796
Median 2023–24
$44,510
▲ 17.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$57,925

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4830; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No scheduled services — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
2014 km
By Train
No rail service to Gregory
By Car (Peak)
~20+ hrs via Mount Isa and Townsville
By Car (Off-Peak)
~20+ hrs via Mount Isa and Townsville

🛣️ Mount Isa (~306 km south) is the nearest regional centre with a full range of services; Burketown (~120 km north) is the nearest town

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

An extremely remote outback town where a vehicle is essential; vast distances mean all services require significant travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
122
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr —
Motor vehicle theft
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Non-FV assault
2,666.2 / 100k
2yr Down 22.1% 10yr Down 34.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
222.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
888.7 / 100k
2yr Up 289.3% 10yr Up 203.9%
View all offence categories for Burke →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gregory known for? +

Gregory is known for the Gregory River — a scenic perennial outback river that draws 4WD travellers and canoeists — and for Gregory Downs Station, one of Queensland's largest cattle properties with around 30,000 Brahman cattle.

How far is Gregory from Brisbane? +

Gregory is approximately 2,014 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, a journey of more than 20 hours by road via Townsville and Mount Isa.

Does Gregory have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Gregory. A private vehicle is essential, and the nearest regional centre with a full range of services is Mount Isa, approximately 306 kilometres to the south.

What is the population of Gregory? +

According to the 2021 Census, Gregory has a population of 122 residents spread across an enormous land area of over 10,500 square kilometres, giving it one of the lowest population densities in Queensland.

Is Gregory a good place to live? +

Gregory suits those with a deep affinity for outback life — pastoral workers, cattle station employees, and those who value vast open spaces and the unique character of the Gulf Country. It is a genuinely remote community with limited local services.

What is the postcode for Gregory? +

The postcode for Gregory is 4830, shared with other localities in the remote Shire of Burke in Far North Queensland.

Is Gregory a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Gregory is part of the Burke 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.