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Kandanga Creek

QLD 4570 • Queensland

129
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
17.25 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Kandanga Creek

Kandanga Creek is a small rural locality in Queensland's Gympie Region, nestled in the Mary Valley hinterland approximately 31 kilometres south-south-west of Gympie and around 174 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane. With a population of just 129 people recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of the more sparsely settled localities in the region, covering around 17 square kilometres of undulating hinterland country.

Life in Kandanga Creek revolves around the land — the locality is characterised by small rural holdings, hobby farms, and lush green valleys fed by the Mary River catchment. The nearby town of Kandanga offers a general store and community hall, while the popular Kandanga Farm Store has become a destination for produce lovers from across the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Residents enjoy a peaceful, semi-self-sufficient lifestyle surrounded by subtropical bushland and farmland, with easy access to the broader Mary Valley's heritage rail, cycling, and nature trails.

Kandanga Creek falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the Gympie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Longman, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gympie
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
17.25 km²
Population Density
7 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4570

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4570, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,494
Median 2023–24
$48,143
▲ 25.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,221

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4570; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
174 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Gympie for rail connections
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr

🛣️ Car is essential; Bruce Highway via Gympie is the main route to Brisbane

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or public transport; a vehicle is required for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
129
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
565 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 51.2%
Motor vehicle theft
340.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 116.8%
Non-FV assault
646.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 47.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.5 / 100k
2yr Down 56.6% 10yr Up 328.2%
Steal from vehicle
406.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 74.9%
View all offence categories for Gympie →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kandanga Creek located? +

Kandanga Creek is a rural locality in Queensland's Gympie Region, situated approximately 31 km south-south-west of Gympie and 174 km north-north-west of Brisbane in the Mary Valley hinterland.

What is the population of Kandanga Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kandanga Creek has a population of approximately 129 people, making it one of the smaller localities in the Gympie Region.

What is Kandanga Creek known for? +

Kandanga Creek is known for its quiet rural character and proximity to the Mary Valley, which offers heritage rail experiences, cycling trails, and the popular Kandanga Farm Store attracting visitors from the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Is Kandanga Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kandanga Creek is part of the Gympie 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.