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Lonesome Creek

QLD 4719 • Queensland

173
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
241.52 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteOutbackAgricultural
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About Lonesome Creek

Lonesome Creek is a vast rural locality in the Banana Shire of Central Queensland, covering approximately 241.5 square kilometres of pastoral land typical of central Queensland's open plains. With a population of 173 residents at the 2021 Census, the locality is sparsely settled and primarily given over to cattle grazing and broad-acre agriculture. Its name reflects its remote and isolated character, sitting well inland from the coast within the Banana Shire local government area.

Life in Lonesome Creek revolves around the land, with residents engaged primarily in agriculture and the wide-ranging rural industries of Central Queensland. The nearest substantial services and facilities are found in towns across the Banana Shire region, and a private vehicle is essential for all daily needs. For those drawn to wide open spaces, immense skies, and the self-reliant traditions of outback Queensland, Lonesome Creek offers an authentic and unhurried rural lifestyle far from the pressures of urban living.

Lonesome Creek falls under postcode 4719 and is governed by the Banana Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4719
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Banana
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.00°, 150.21°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
241.52 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4719

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4719 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$54,276
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,966

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4719; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
600 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
6 hr - 7 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
5 hr 30 min - 6 hr

🛣️ Rockhampton is the nearest major city, approximately 200–250 km away. A private vehicle is essential; roads are unsealed in parts of the locality.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Lonesome Creek has no local services and a car is essential for all travel and daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
173
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
460.8 / 100k
2yr Down 46.3% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
210.7 / 100k
2yr Down 21.4% 10yr Up 241.0%
Non-FV assault
1,000.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 255.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
197.5 / 100k
2yr Down 57.3% 10yr Up 43.9%
View all offence categories for Banana →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lonesome Creek known for? +

Lonesome Creek is known for its vast pastoral landscape and remote character in Central Queensland's Banana Shire, where cattle grazing and broad-acre agriculture define the local way of life.

How far is Lonesome Creek from Brisbane? +

Lonesome Creek is approximately 600 kilometres north-west of Brisbane, a journey of around 6 hours by car. The nearest major city is Rockhampton, roughly 200–250 kilometres away.

Does Lonesome Creek have public transport? +

There is no public transport service in Lonesome Creek. The locality is very remote and a private vehicle is the only practical means of getting around.

What is the population of Lonesome Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Lonesome Creek had a population of 173 residents, spread across its large 241.5 square kilometre area, making it one of Queensland's more sparsely populated localities.

Is Lonesome Creek a good place to live? +

Lonesome Creek is suited to those who embrace the remote outback lifestyle — farming families, station workers, and those seeking self-sufficiency and wide open spaces. Access to services, schools, and healthcare requires significant travel.

What is the postcode for Lonesome Creek? +

The postcode for Lonesome Creek, QLD is 4719.

Is Lonesome Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Lonesome Creek is part of the Banana 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.