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Haly Creek

QLD 4610 • Queensland

124
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
74.74 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHeritageHinterland
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About Haly Creek

Haly Creek is a small rural locality in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, located approximately 229 kilometres north-west of Brisbane and 24.5 kilometres south-south-west of Kingaroy. Set at an elevation of 450 to 520 metres in the South Burnett plateau country, the locality covers around 74.7 square kilometres and recorded a population of 124 at the 2021 Census. It falls within the South Burnett Regional Council local government area.

The area is characterised by rolling agricultural land, with farming and grazing as the foundation of the local economy. Haly Creek is home to the historic Taabinga Homestead, a notable heritage site that reflects the region's long pastoral history. The broader South Burnett region is known for its peanut and wine industries, with Kingaroy serving as the main service hub for residents. Haly Creek suits those who value peaceful rural living in the Queensland hinterland, within a comfortable drive of Kingaroy's shops, schools, and services.

Haly Creek falls under postcode 4610 and is governed by the South Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4610
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
South Burnett
Federal Electorate
Maranoa
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.58°, 151.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
74.74 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4610

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4610, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,179
Median 2023–24
$48,269
▲ 17.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,623

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4610; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Kingaroy Car most practical

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
229 km
By Train
No direct rail. Nearest Queensland Rail service at Toowoomba (approx. 145 km south).
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2.5–3 hours to Brisbane
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 2.5 hours to Brisbane

🛣️ Access via the D'Aguilar Highway and Burnett Highway. Kingaroy is the nearest town for daily services.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A sparsely settled rural locality with no local commercial centre; all errands require a drive to Kingaroy or nearby towns

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
124
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,039.6 / 100k
2yr Down 10.4% 10yr Up 78.5%
Motor vehicle theft
477.2 / 100k
2yr Up 12.8% 10yr Up 320.8%
Non-FV assault
985.6 / 100k
2yr Down 13.8% 10yr Up 133.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
17 / 100k
2yr Down 46.9% 10yr Up 456.0%
Steal from vehicle
383.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 86.7%
View all offence categories for South Burnett →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Haly Creek known for? +

Haly Creek is known for its rural agricultural character in Queensland's South Burnett Region and for the historic Taabinga Homestead, a heritage property that reflects the area's long pastoral history dating back to the 19th century.

How far is Haly Creek from Brisbane? +

Haly Creek is approximately 229 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, roughly a 2.5 to 3 hour drive. Kingaroy, the nearest regional town, is about 24.5 kilometres to the north-north-east.

Does Haly Creek have public transport? +

Haly Creek has no rail or regular public bus services. The South Burnett rail line to Kingaroy closed long ago, and the nearest active Queensland Rail service is at Toowoomba. A private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Haly Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Haly Creek has a population of 124 residents, spread across a locality of nearly 75 square kilometres in the South Burnett plateau.

Is Haly Creek a good place to live? +

Haly Creek offers a quiet rural lifestyle in Queensland's South Burnett hinterland, with the services of Kingaroy nearby and Brisbane within a 2.5 hour drive. It appeals to farming families and those seeking affordability and space away from city life.

What is the postcode for Haly Creek? +

The postcode for Haly Creek is 4610, which covers several rural localities in the South Burnett Region of Queensland, including Kingaroy and surrounds.

Is Haly Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Haly Creek is part of the South Burnett 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.