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Kanigan

QLD 4570 • Queensland

143
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
22.29 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Kanigan

Kanigan is a small rural locality in the Gympie Region of South East Queensland, situated approximately 20 kilometres north-east of Gympie township. Covering around 22 square kilometres of gently undulating hinterland, the area is characterised by cattle grazing, mixed farming, and scattered rural residential properties set among the rolling hills typical of the Cooloola hinterland. With a population of around 143 residents, Kanigan is a tight-knit farming community that has changed little in character over decades. The locality falls within the Gympie Regional Council local government area.

Life in Kanigan centres on the land, with farming families, rural lifestyle blocks, and hobby farmers making up the bulk of the community. Gympie, a service town of around 20,000 people, provides all essential shopping, schooling, and health services just a short drive away. The wider Cooloola region offers rich natural amenities — the Great Sandy National Park, the Noosa River headwaters, and the iconic Cooloola Wilderness Trail are all within reach. Kanigan appeals to those seeking an affordable rural lifestyle in South East Queensland's productive farming belt, within a two-hour drive of Brisbane.

Kanigan falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the Fraser Coast 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
Fraser Coast
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
22.29 km²
Population Density
6 /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

Nearest Train Stations

Gympie North Station
22 km
N/A — drive required

Bus Services

  • Gympie regional bus services — Gympie CBD Approx. 25-30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
160 km
By Train
From Gympie North Station (~22 km): approx. 2.5-3 hours to Brisbane Central
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 2 hours via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 1.75 hours via Bruce Highway

🛣️ Most residents drive to Gympie for daily needs; Brisbane is a practical day-trip destination.

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no pedestrian infrastructure; private vehicle essential for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
143
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
481 / 100k
2yr Down 53.5% 10yr Down 34.0%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Down 26.2% 10yr Up 144.4%
Non-FV assault
932 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 100.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
15.4 / 100k
2yr Down 21.1% 10yr Up 58.4%
Steal from vehicle
432.4 / 100k
2yr Down 32.4% 10yr Up 20.3%
View all offence categories for Fraser Coast →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kanigan QLD located? +

Kanigan is a rural locality approximately 20 kilometres north-east of Gympie in South East Queensland, within the Gympie Regional Council local government area.

What is Kanigan like? +

Kanigan is a quiet farming community set in the rolling hinterland north of Gympie. It has a small, close-knit population of around 143 and is popular for cattle grazing and rural lifestyle properties.

How far is Kanigan from Brisbane? +

Kanigan is approximately 160 km north of Brisbane, about a 1.75-2 hour drive via the Bruce Highway.

What council is Kanigan in? +

Kanigan is part of the Gympie Regional Council local government area in Queensland.

Is Kanigan a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kanigan is part of the Fraser Coast 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.

What is the population of Kanigan? +

Kanigan had a population of 143 at the 2021 Census.