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Long Flat

QLD 4570 • Queensland

98
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
5.63 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Long Flat

Long Flat is a small rural locality in Queensland's Gympie Region, situated approximately 15 kilometres south of Gympie township in the Mary Valley area. With a population of around 98 residents, it is a compact farming community covering just over 5.6 square kilometres of gently undulating rural land. The locality sits in the picturesque Mary River catchment, surrounded by green hills and productive agricultural land.

The community in Long Flat is small and tight-knit, with most residents engaged in farming, small landholding, or rural lifestyle pursuits. Gympie provides the nearest access to supermarkets, schools, hospitals, and other services, making it the hub of daily life for Long Flat residents. The area is valued for its affordable rural acreage, peaceful country setting, and proximity to the Sunshine Coast hinterland, which lies to the south.

Long Flat falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the Gympie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Longman, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gympie
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
5.63 km²
Population Density
17 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4570

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4570, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,494
Median 2023–24
$48,143
▲ 25.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,221

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4570; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Gympie North Station
15 km
N/A

Bus Services

  • Sunbus Gympie local services — Gympie town centre 25-30 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
165 km
By Train
Train from Gympie North to Brisbane ~2.5 hours
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 50 min to 2 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 45 min

🛣️ Car required to reach Gympie; then train option available to Brisbane; Bruce Highway access south of Gympie

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or local shops; car essential for all daily travel

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
98
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
565 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 51.2%
Motor vehicle theft
340.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 116.8%
Non-FV assault
646.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 47.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.5 / 100k
2yr Down 56.6% 10yr Up 328.2%
Steal from vehicle
406.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 74.9%
View all offence categories for Gympie →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Long Flat QLD located? +

Long Flat is a small rural locality in the Gympie Region of Queensland, situated approximately 15 kilometres south of Gympie township in the Mary Valley.

What is the nearest town to Long Flat QLD? +

Gympie is the nearest town to Long Flat, approximately 15 kilometres to the north, providing access to schools, supermarkets, healthcare, and the Gympie North train station.

Is Long Flat QLD on a train line? +

Long Flat itself has no train station. The nearest station is Gympie North, approximately 15 kilometres away, which is served by the Sunshine Coast line with trains running to Brisbane in approximately 2.5 hours.

Is Long Flat a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Long Flat is part of the Gympie 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 Long Flat? +

Long Flat had a population of 98 at the 2021 Census.