Kulgun
QLD 4309 • Queensland
About Kulgun
Kulgun is a small rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region of South East Queensland, situated within the Scenic Rim Regional Council area inland from the Gold Coast hinterland. Covering a modest land area in the forested ranges west of Brisbane, the locality had a recorded population of approximately 67 people in the 2016 Census, making it one of the quieter corners of the Scenic Rim. The surrounding landscape is characterised by rolling hills, dense bushland, and farmland typical of the southern Queensland ranges.
Life in Kulgun is defined by its rural tranquillity, with residents typically maintaining hobby farms or small grazing properties amid the Scenic Rim's natural beauty. The locality sits close to the broader Scenic Rim area, which encompasses world-class national parks and reserves attracting eco-tourists and bushwalkers. For everyday amenities, residents travel to nearby Boonah or Beaudesert, while Brisbane is accessible within a couple of hours by car. Kulgun appeals to those seeking solitude and a genuine connection with the Queensland bush.
Kulgun falls under postcode 4309 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
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4309
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4309, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4309; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited regional services — Boonah / Beaudesert 20-40 min
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; nearest larger towns are Boonah and Beaudesert
Remote rural locality with no walkable services
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Elizabeth Street
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George Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Scenic Rim Local Government Area, which contains Kulgun. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.