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Hazeldean

QLD 4515 • Queensland

326
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
86.48 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandLakesideRemote
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About Hazeldean

Hazeldean is a sparsely settled rural locality in the Somerset Region of south-east Queensland, approximately 90 kilometres north-west of Brisbane's CBD within Somerset Regional Council's boundaries. Covering nearly 86.5 square kilometres, the area recorded a population of 326 residents in the 2021 Census, with large rural holdings and grazing properties characterising the landscape. The locality is bordered to the east by Lake Somerset and surrounded by the Stanley River valley and eucalypt bushland, giving it a distinctly natural and remote character.

The Stanley River Environmental Education Centre, established in 1975 in former school buildings, reflects Hazeldean's long connection to conservation and outdoor education in the Somerset Region. The nearest service centre is Kilcoy, approximately 11 kilometres away, providing a supermarket, schools, and basic medical services, while Brisbane is reachable in under 90 minutes by car via the D'Aguilar Highway. Hazeldean suits those seeking acreage lifestyle properties in a scenic bushland and lakeside setting, within Somerset Region's rural heartland.

Hazeldean falls under postcode 4515 and is governed by the Somerset Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Blair, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4515
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Somerset
Federal Electorate
Blair
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-27.03°, 152.54°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
86.48 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4515

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4515, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$47,253
Median 2023–24
$53,740
▲ 13.7% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,588

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4515; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Kilcoy to Brisbane (Translink regional coach) — Brisbane CBD Approx. 1.5–2 hours from Kilcoy

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
90 km
By Train
No direct train; drive to Caboolture (approx. 60 km) for train to Brisbane, total approx. 2 hours
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.25–1.5 hours

🛣️ D'Aguilar Highway is the main route to Brisbane; car essential for all local travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

A remote rural locality with no walkable amenities; Kilcoy (11 km) is the nearest service centre

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
326
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
282.4 / 100k
2yr Down 32.6% 10yr Down 43.6%
Motor vehicle theft
226.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 67.7%
Non-FV assault
973.4 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 163.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr Down 100.0% 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
267.5 / 100k
2yr Down 28.4% 10yr Up 31.9%
View all offence categories for Somerset →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hazeldean known for? +

Hazeldean is known for its rural character and natural surrounds, including the eastern border with Lake Somerset and the Stanley River valley. The Stanley River Environmental Education Centre, operating since 1975 in former school buildings, is a notable local feature reflecting the area's connection to outdoor learning and conservation.

How far is Hazeldean from Brisbane? +

Hazeldean is approximately 90 kilometres north-west of Brisbane CBD, making it around a 1.5 to 2 hour drive via the D'Aguilar Highway through Kilcoy.

Does Hazeldean have public transport? +

Hazeldean has no rail service and very limited public transport. The nearest regional coach services operate from Kilcoy (approximately 11 km away). A car is essential for all travel to and from the locality.

What is the population of Hazeldean? +

According to the 2021 Census, Hazeldean has a population of 326 residents across an area of nearly 86.5 square kilometres, reflecting its large-lot rural acreage character within Somerset Regional Council.

Is Hazeldean a good place to live? +

Hazeldean suits those seeking acreage and rural lifestyle living in south-east Queensland's Somerset Region, with Lake Somerset and bushland on the doorstep. It is best suited to those comfortable with a car-dependent lifestyle and happy to travel to Kilcoy or Brisbane for services and employment.

What is the postcode for Hazeldean? +

The postcode for Hazeldean is 4515, which covers several localities in the Kilcoy area of the Somerset Region in Queensland.

Is Hazeldean a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Hazeldean is part of the Somerset 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.