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Lakeside

QLD 4621 • Queensland

69
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
103.82 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteQuiet
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About Lakeside

Lakeside is a small rural locality in the North Burnett Region of Queensland, situated along the Maryborough–Biggenden Road between the coastal city of Maryborough and the inland town of Biggenden. Covering approximately 104 square kilometres of predominantly grazing land on native vegetation, it had a 2021 Census population of 69 residents. The locality is positioned near the northern boundary of the Mount Walsh National Park, set within the gently rolling pastoral landscape of Wide Bay–Burnett.

The area is characterised by grazing properties with typical rural infrastructure including stock yards, dams, and bore water, with farming and rural lifestyle the primary land use. The nearest town of Biggenden, approximately 8 kilometres to the north-west, provides basic services and is home to Biggenden State School, the nearest government school. Maryborough, roughly 85 kilometres to the east, offers a wider range of shopping, healthcare, and secondary schooling. Lakeside railway station, located in the locality, is a now-abandoned station on the former Mungar Junction to Monto railway line.

Lakeside falls under postcode 4621 and is governed by the North Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Maryborough electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4621
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
North Burnett
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Maryborough
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.54°, 152.04°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
103.82 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4621

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4621 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$34,819
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$49,029

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4621; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — Biggenden / Maryborough Approx. 10 min to Biggenden, 75-90 min to Maryborough by car

Commute to Maryborough CBD

Distance
85 km
By Train
No train service available
By Car (Peak)
75-90 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
70-80 min

🛣️ Car is essential; Maryborough–Biggenden Road is the main route; Biggenden is the nearest service town at approximately 8 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Lakeside is a remote rural locality with no local amenities; all errands require a car trip to Biggenden or Maryborough

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
69
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
508.8 / 100k
2yr Down 32.5% 10yr Up 50.5%
Motor vehicle theft
216.7 / 100k
2yr Up 24.6% 10yr Up 188.4%
Non-FV assault
942.2 / 100k
2yr Up 10.8% 10yr Up 144.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
9.4 / 100k
2yr Down 51.2% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
207.3 / 100k
2yr Down 23.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for North Burnett →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lakeside known for? +

Lakeside is a rural grazing locality known for its pastoral character and position along the Maryborough–Biggenden Road in the North Burnett Region. The area is also notable for its abandoned Lakeside railway station, once part of the Mungar Junction to Monto railway line, and its proximity to Mount Walsh National Park.

How far is Lakeside from Maryborough? +

Lakeside is approximately 85 kilometres west of Maryborough CBD via the Maryborough–Biggenden Road, making it a 75–90 minute drive. The nearest town is Biggenden, roughly 8 kilometres to the north-west.

Does Lakeside have public transport? +

Lakeside has no public transport services. The Lakeside railway station is abandoned, and there are no bus services serving the locality. A private vehicle is essential for all travel.

What is the population of Lakeside? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lakeside had a population of 69 residents across approximately 29 dwellings, within a large area of around 104 square kilometres in the North Burnett Region.

Is Lakeside a good place to live? +

Lakeside suits those drawn to a quiet, remote pastoral lifestyle in Queensland's Wide Bay–Burnett hinterland. With no local services, residents travel to Biggenden for basics and Maryborough for a fuller range of shopping, healthcare, and secondary schooling, making car ownership essential.

What is the postcode for Lakeside? +

The postcode for Lakeside, QLD is 4621, shared with Biggenden and surrounding localities in the North Burnett Region.

Is Lakeside a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lakeside is part of the North Burnett 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.