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Kerry

QLD 4285 • Queensland

306
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
104.76 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralScenic RimHinterlandSemi-RuralPeaceful
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About Kerry

Kerry is a picturesque rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region of South East Queensland, situated in the Gold Coast hinterland approximately 80 kilometres south of Brisbane and around 25 kilometres east of Beaudesert. The area falls under Scenic Rim Regional Council and covers just over 104 square kilometres of rolling green hills and pastoral valleys. The 2021 Census recorded a population of 306, with 112 dwellings spread across the locality, and the median income reflects a modest rural demographic typical of the region's farming and lifestyle communities.

Kerry sits on the tourist trail linking the Scenic Rim's Lost World Valley to Beaudesert and Canungra, and the locality's verdant landscapes make it popular with those seeking acreage living within a comfortable drive of both the Gold Coast and Brisbane. The surrounding Scenic Rim is renowned for its hiking, scenic lookouts, and eco-tourism opportunities, and Kerry benefits from this as a tranquil rural retreat with a genuine country character. Residents travel to Beaudesert or Canungra for shopping, schools, and community services, enjoying the peace of a rural setting while remaining connected to the South East Queensland corridor.

Kerry falls under postcode 4285 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
4285
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Scenic Rim
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.06°, 152.98°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
104.76 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4285

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4285, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$45,780
Median 2023–24
$55,470
▲ 21.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$66,549

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4285; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Beaudesert (nearest town) Approx. 25 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
80 km
By Train
No direct train service; drive to Beenleigh station for Gold Coast Line
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 50 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr – 1 hr 20 min

🛣️ Access via Mount Lindesay Highway through Beaudesert; Gold Coast about 60 km east

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Kerry is a dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services; all daily errands require a car

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
306
▲ 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 Kerry. 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

What is Kerry known for? +

Kerry is known for its lush pastoral scenery in Queensland's Scenic Rim region, sitting on the popular tourist route between Beaudesert, Canungra, and the Lost World Valley, and attracting those seeking peaceful acreage living in the Gold Coast hinterland.

How far is Kerry from Brisbane? +

Kerry is approximately 80 kilometres south of Brisbane, typically a 1 to 1.5 hour drive via the Mount Lindesay Highway through Beaudesert.

Does Kerry have public transport? +

Kerry has no public transport services. Residents depend on private vehicles, with the nearest town of Beaudesert approximately 25 minutes by car, which offers some bus connections to Brisbane.

What is the population of Kerry? +

According to the 2021 Census, Kerry has a population of 306 people across approximately 112 dwellings, spread over a rural area of about 105 square kilometres in the Scenic Rim Region.

Is Kerry a good place to live? +

Kerry is well suited to those who love rural Queensland — rolling green hills, acreage properties, and a quiet community atmosphere within driving distance of both Brisbane and the Gold Coast; however, local amenities are minimal and a car is essential.

What is the postcode for Kerry? +

The postcode for Kerry, Queensland is 4285.

Is Kerry a safe area? +

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