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Kolonga

QLD 4671 • Queensland

33
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
144.96 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Kolonga

Kolonga is a small rural locality in the Bundaberg Region of Queensland, situated approximately 95 kilometres west-north-west of Bundaberg and 416 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane. Covering an area of around 145 square kilometres, the locality lies within the electoral division of Callide at the western margin of the Burnett River catchment. The landscape is characterised by open grazing land and dry eucalypt woodland typical of inland central Queensland. Kolonga's small, dispersed population lives across extensive rural properties devoted to cattle farming and broadacre agriculture.

Residents of Kolonga rely on the town of Gin Gin, roughly 45 kilometres to the south-east, for most everyday services including schools, fuel, and shopping. The broader Bundaberg region offers hospital care, larger supermarkets, and recreational facilities within about an hour's drive. Life in Kolonga is defined by the rhythms of the land — seasonal mustering, storm-watching, and the tight-knit connections of rural Queensland community life. It appeals to those drawn to a spacious, self-sufficient lifestyle in the quiet heartland of Queensland's cattle country.

Kolonga falls under postcode 4671 and is governed by the Bundaberg Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hinkler, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4671
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bundaberg
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.08°, 151.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
144.96 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4671

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4671, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$31,294
Median 2023–24
$38,251
▲ 22.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$49,509

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4671; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
416 km
By Train
Drive to Bundaberg then Queensland Rail ~3.5 hrs to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
4.5-5 hrs via Bruce Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
4.5 hrs

🛣️ Gin Gin is the nearest service town (~45 km); car essential for all travel

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality with no footpaths or walkable amenities

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
33
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
490 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
238.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 120.4%
Non-FV assault
670.3 / 100k
2yr Down 26.5% 10yr Up 64.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.3 / 100k
2yr Down 21.2% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
364.3 / 100k
2yr Down 25.6% 10yr Up 14.8%
View all offence categories for Bundaberg →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kolonga QLD? +

Kolonga is a rural locality in the Bundaberg Region, QLD, approximately 95 km west-north-west of Bundaberg and 45 km north-west of Gin Gin.

What LGA is Kolonga in? +

Kolonga is part of the Bundaberg Region local government area.

What is the nearest town to Kolonga? +

Gin Gin is the nearest town, about 45 km to the south-east, providing fuel, a school, and basic services.

Is there public transport in Kolonga? +

There is no public transport in Kolonga. A private vehicle is essential for all travel, with Bundaberg being the nearest major centre.

Is Kolonga a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Kolonga is part of the Bundaberg 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 Kolonga? +

Kolonga had a population of 33 at the 2021 Census.