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Kidaman Creek

QLD 4574 • Queensland

125
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
27.78 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralFamily-Friendly
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About Kidaman Creek

Kidaman Creek is a quiet rural locality in the Noosa Shire of south-east Queensland, nestled in the hinterland hills approximately 20 kilometres inland from Noosa Heads. Covering around 28 square kilometres, the locality had a population of 125 according to the 2021 Census. The area features lush subtropical vegetation, rolling hills, and small lifestyle acreages characteristic of the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

Residents of Kidaman Creek enjoy a peaceful tree-change lifestyle with the bonus of being within an hour's drive of the Sunshine Coast's beaches and amenities. The locality attracts families and couples seeking acreage properties with privacy and a strong connection to nature. Nearby Pomona and Cooroy provide local shops, cafés, and the Noosa hinterland's famous arts and artisan food scene.

Kidaman Creek falls under postcode 4574 and is governed by the Sunshine Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Fisher, while state elections fall under the Nicklin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4574
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Sunshine Coast
Federal Electorate
Fisher
State Electorate
Nicklin
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.63°, 152.76°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
27.78 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4574

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4574 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$45,734
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,343

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4574; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Pomona Station
8 km
N/A — driving only

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
Drive to Pomona station (~8 km), then ~1.5–2 hours to Brisbane Central
By Car (Peak)
~1.5 hours via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
~1.5 hours

🛣️ Car required locally. Pomona is the nearest rail access point.

Walkability Car Dependent

Rural hinterland locality — private vehicle essential for all daily needs.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
125
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
329.4 / 100k
2yr Down 17.9% 10yr Down 30.4%
Motor vehicle theft
167.5 / 100k
2yr Down 17.0% 10yr Up 28.8%
Non-FV assault
473.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 152.8%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.8 / 100k
2yr Down 20.0% 10yr Up 12.7%
Steal from vehicle
314.6 / 100k
2yr Down 18.3% 10yr Down 26.9%
View all offence categories for Sunshine Coast →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kidaman Creek QLD located? +

Kidaman Creek is in the Noosa Shire hinterland, approximately 20 km inland from Noosa Heads and near the townships of Pomona and Cooroy in south-east Queensland.

What is the population of Kidaman Creek? +

The 2021 Census recorded 125 residents in Kidaman Creek, mostly on rural lifestyle properties and small acreages.

What is the nearest train station to Kidaman Creek? +

Pomona Station, about 8 km away, offers trains on the Sunshine Coast Line connecting to Brisbane Central in approximately 1.5–2 hours.

What is the lifestyle like in Kidaman Creek? +

Kidaman Creek offers a tranquil tree-change lifestyle in the Noosa hinterland, popular with families and nature lovers seeking acreage living within easy reach of Sunshine Coast beaches.

Is Kidaman Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kidaman Creek is part of the Sunshine 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.