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Kents Pocket

QLD 4310 • Queensland

21
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
3.93 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-Friendly
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About Kents Pocket

Kents Pocket is a tiny rural locality in the Scenic Rim region of south-east Queensland, situated approximately 10 kilometres south-east of Boonah within the Scenic Rim Regional Council area. With a population of just 21 residents spread across fewer than 4 square kilometres, it is one of the smallest named localities in the region. The area sits in the lush hinterland foothills between the Scenic Rim ranges and the Brisbane Valley, featuring a green, rolling landscape typical of the Fassifern Valley. It is surrounded by small grazing properties and hobby farms.

Kents Pocket benefits from its proximity to Boonah, a charming country town that provides schools, shops, cafés, and a strong community spirit, as well as easy access to the spectacular Scenic Rim bushwalking and eco-tourism experiences. The locality attracts tree-changers and small-farm enthusiasts looking for affordability, privacy, and natural beauty within 90 minutes of Brisbane. The Fassifern Valley's fertile soils support vegetable growing, fruit orchards, and hobby farming. Residents enjoy a quiet, community-oriented rural lifestyle with the stunning Main Range backdrop.

Kents Pocket falls under postcode 4310 and is governed by the Scenic Rim Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4310
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Scenic Rim
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.12°, 152.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3.93 km²
Population Density
5 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4310

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4310, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,924
Median 2023–24
$47,969
▲ 26.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,459

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4310; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Translink regional services — Ipswich via Boonah ~90 min to Ipswich

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
95 km
By Train
No direct rail; drive to Ipswich or Springfield then Translink train
By Car (Peak)
~1.5-2 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1.5 hours

🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Boonah is the main service hub ~10 km away

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality; car needed for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
21
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
320.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.0% 10yr Down 48.3%
Motor vehicle theft
179.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 31.2%
Non-FV assault
523 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 168.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
6.4 / 100k
2yr Down 27.6% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
277.5 / 100k
2yr Up 29.5% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Scenic Rim →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kents Pocket in Queensland? +

Kents Pocket is a small rural locality about 10 km south-east of Boonah in the Scenic Rim region of south-east Queensland.

How far is Kents Pocket from Brisbane? +

Kents Pocket is approximately 95 km south-west of Brisbane CBD, around a 1.5-hour drive via the Cunningham Highway.

What is the Scenic Rim like? +

The Scenic Rim is a stunning region of south-east Queensland known for its mountain ranges, national parks, lush farming valleys, and eco-tourism attractions, all within 90 minutes of Brisbane.

Is Kents Pocket a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kents Pocket is part of the Scenic Rim 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 Kents Pocket? +

Kents Pocket had a population of 21 at the 2021 Census.