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Joskeleigh

QLD 4702 • Queensland

60
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
24.61 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalTropicalRiverside
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About Joskeleigh

Joskeleigh is a small rural locality in Central Queensland, situated approximately 560 kilometres north of Brisbane near the city of Rockhampton. The locality covers around 25 square kilometres and recorded a population of approximately 60 residents at the 2021 Census. The area lies on the coastal lowlands south-east of Rockhampton near the Fitzroy River delta, featuring typical Central Queensland tropical farming and grazing country.

Rockhampton, approximately 20 kilometres to the north, is the major regional city of Central Queensland, known as the beef capital of Australia and providing comprehensive services including a hospital, university, an airport, and major retail. The broader Rockhampton district is celebrated for beef cattle production and the scenic Capricorn Caves nearby. A private vehicle is essential as no public transport serves Joskeleigh.

Joskeleigh falls under postcode 4702 and is governed by the Livingstone Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Rockhampton electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4702
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Livingstone
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Rockhampton
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.28°, 150.89°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
24.61 km²
Population Density
2 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4702

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4702, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$49,286
Median 2023–24
$61,737
▲ 25.3% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$72,932

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4702; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Rockhampton
20 km
N/A — drive only

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1100 km
By Train
Queensland Rail Tilt Train from Rockhampton (approx. 20 km) to Brisbane; approx. 7 hours
By Car (Peak)
9–10 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
9 hours

🛣️ Bruce Highway is the main route; Rockhampton Airport has flights to Brisbane

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No walkable services; all errands require a drive to Rockhampton.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
60
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
479.3 / 100k
2yr Down 48.2% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
152.9 / 100k
2yr Down 53.2% 10yr Up 20.2%
Non-FV assault
942.5 / 100k
2yr Up 23.4% 10yr Up 197.7%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.7 / 100k
2yr Up 91.2% 10yr Up 406.0%
Steal from vehicle
241.9 / 100k
2yr Down 20.2% 10yr Down 32.8%
View all offence categories for Livingstone →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joskeleigh known for? +

Joskeleigh is a rural locality near Rockhampton in Central Queensland, set on the Fitzroy River coastal lowlands in Australia's beef capital region.

How far is Joskeleigh from Rockhampton? +

Joskeleigh is approximately 20 kilometres south-east of Rockhampton CBD, around 20 to 30 minutes by road.

Does Joskeleigh have public transport? +

There is no public transport in Joskeleigh. Rockhampton (approximately 20 km north) provides comprehensive services including Queensland Rail connections to Brisbane and an airport.

What is the population of Joskeleigh? +

According to the 2021 Census, Joskeleigh has a population of approximately 60 residents, a small rural locality near Rockhampton.

Is Joskeleigh a good place to live? +

Joskeleigh suits those seeking a rural lifestyle near Rockhampton, with the beef capital's full range of regional services and the Capricorn Caves and Keppel Bay coastline accessible nearby.

What is the postcode for Joskeleigh? +

The postcode for Joskeleigh, QLD is 4702.

Is Joskeleigh a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Joskeleigh is part of the Livingstone 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.