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Hodgleigh

QLD 4610 • Queensland

134
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
36.26 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalQuietAffordable
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About Hodgleigh

Hodgleigh is a small rural locality in Queensland's South Burnett region, situated approximately 30 kilometres west of Kingaroy in the state's south-east inland area. Covering around 36 square kilometres, it falls within the South Burnett Regional Council area and is part of the federal electorate of Maranoa. The 2021 Census recorded 134 residents across 46 dwellings, reflecting its dispersed rural settlement pattern on farming and pastoral land.

The South Burnett is celebrated as Queensland's peanut capital and home to sunflower crops, timber plantations, and mixed farming, and Hodgleigh sits within this productive agricultural landscape. Kingaroy, the regional centre roughly 30 kilometres to the east, provides access to supermarkets, schools, healthcare, and the South Burnett's growing wine trail. Residents enjoy a peaceful country lifestyle with spacious properties, affordable land, and the genuine community spirit of inland Queensland. The locality suits farming families and those drawn to a quiet, self-sufficient rural way of life.

Hodgleigh 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
36.26 km²
Population Density
4 /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

  • No regular bus service — Kingaroy (nearest town) 25-35 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
220 km
By Train
No local rail service; Brisbane is approximately 2.5–3 hours by car
By Car (Peak)
2.5-3 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2.5-3 hours

🛣️ Accessed via D'Aguilar Highway and Bunya Highway; Kingaroy is the primary service hub

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Rural locality with no local shops or footpaths; a car is essential for all day-to-day needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
134
▲ 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 Hodgleigh. 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 Hodgleigh known for? +

Hodgleigh is a quiet rural locality in Queensland's South Burnett region, set within farming land known for peanut crops, sunflowers, and mixed agriculture in inland south-east Queensland.

How far is Hodgleigh from Kingaroy? +

Hodgleigh is approximately 30 kilometres west of Kingaroy, the South Burnett's main regional centre, making it a roughly 25–35 minute drive on local rural roads.

Does Hodgleigh have public transport? +

Hodgleigh has no public transport services. There is no rail or bus access to the locality, and residents rely on private vehicles for all travel needs.

What is the population of Hodgleigh? +

The 2021 Census recorded 134 residents in Hodgleigh across 46 dwellings, spread across roughly 36 square kilometres of rural land in the South Burnett Regional Council area.

Is Hodgleigh a good place to live? +

Hodgleigh is best suited to those seeking affordable rural land and a quiet country lifestyle in Queensland's South Burnett. Kingaroy offers good services for the region, and the landscape is attractive for those interested in farming or rural living.

What is the postcode for Hodgleigh? +

The postcode for Hodgleigh is 4610, which covers the Kingaroy area and surrounding rural localities in Queensland's South Burnett region.

Is Hodgleigh a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Hodgleigh 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.