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Hamilton Creek

QLD 4714 • Queensland

76
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2.09 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFarmingRegional QueenslandHistoric
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About Hamilton Creek

Hamilton Creek is a small rural locality in the Rockhampton Region of Central Queensland, situated along the Burnett Highway approximately 100 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton. The locality recorded a population of 76 in the 2021 Census, spread across just over 2 square kilometres of grassland and cleared pastoral land. Its character is quintessentially Central Queensland — open, agricultural, and unhurried.

The community is centred on primary industry including cattle grazing and cropping, with the Burnett Highway providing the main link to regional centres. Banana, the nearest town roughly 20 km to the north, provides basic services including a school, fuel and grocery supplies. Hamilton Creek has a modest historical footprint, with its Provisional School dating back to 1908, reflecting over a century of rural settlement in the area.

Hamilton Creek falls under postcode 4714 and is governed by the Rockhampton Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Mirani electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4714
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Rockhampton
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Mirani
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.66°, 150.39°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2.09 km²
Population Density
36 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4714

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4714, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$41,311
Median 2023–24
$50,196
▲ 21.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,385

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4714; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Greyhound / regional coach — Rockhampton Approx. 1.5 hrs

Commute to Rockhampton CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
No local passenger rail; Rockhampton station ~100 km away
By Bus
Limited regional coach services via Burnett Hwy
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 1 hr via Burnett Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 1 hr via Burnett Highway

🛣️ Private vehicle essential. Banana township (~20 km) is the nearest local service point.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no walkable amenities. Car required for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
76
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
1,754.7 / 100k
2yr Down 25.3% 10yr Up 34.6%
Motor vehicle theft
626.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 172.5%
Non-FV assault
2,283.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 206.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
37.1 / 100k
2yr Down 40.8% 10yr Up 25.8%
Steal from vehicle
969 / 100k
2yr Up 17.2% 10yr Up 20.7%
View all offence categories for Rockhampton →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hamilton Creek known for? +

Hamilton Creek is a farming community on the Burnett Highway in Central Queensland, with cattle grazing and cropping typical of the Rockhampton Region. The locality relies on Banana township for local services.

How far is Hamilton Creek from Rockhampton? +

Hamilton Creek is approximately 100 kilometres south-west of Rockhampton via the Burnett Highway, a drive of about an hour.

Does Hamilton Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Hamilton Creek. Banana is the nearest service town, and Rockhampton provides the nearest city services. A private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Hamilton Creek? +

The 2021 Census recorded 76 residents in Hamilton Creek, a small rural farming locality in Central Queensland's Rockhampton Region.

Is Hamilton Creek a good place to live? +

Hamilton Creek suits those involved in Central Queensland agriculture who are comfortable with rural, car-dependent living. The locality has no local services and relies on Banana and Rockhampton for essential needs.

What is the postcode for Hamilton Creek? +

The postcode for Hamilton Creek is 4714, covering parts of the Rockhampton Region in Central Queensland.

Is Hamilton Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Hamilton Creek is part of the Rockhampton 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.