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Machine Creek

QLD 4695 • Queensland

131
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
34.03 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSemi-RuralQuiet
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About Machine Creek

Machine Creek is a small rural locality in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, located approximately 38 kilometres west of Gladstone and 77 kilometres south-east of Rockhampton, within the state electorate of Gladstone. The locality covers around 34 square kilometres and recorded a population of 131 at the 2021 Census, spread across rural residential and farming properties. It takes its name from a local watercourse and sits within a predominantly agricultural hinterland landscape between Gladstone and the Fitzroy region.

Life in Machine Creek is quiet and semi-rural, with residents typically relying on Gladstone or the nearby locality of Mount Larcom (approximately 6.5 km to the north-east) for everyday services, shopping, and schooling. The surrounding area features grazing properties and open farmland typical of central Queensland's coastal hinterland, offering a peaceful rural lifestyle within a reasonable distance of Gladstone's urban amenities. The region benefits from its proximity to a major industrial and port city, providing employment and services for those who choose to live a little further out.

Machine Creek falls under postcode 4695 and is governed by the Gladstone Region Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Gladstone electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4695
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gladstone Region
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Gladstone
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-23.81°, 150.97°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
34.03 km²
Population Density
4 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4695

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4695 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$67,588
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$75,788

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4695; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus service — Gladstone (nearest city) approx. 30-40 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
545 km
By Train
No direct train service from locality; Gladstone station (38 km away) has services to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
approx. 6 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
approx. 5.5 hours

🛣️ Car essential; Gladstone is the nearest major city at ~38 km; Bruce Highway accessible via Gladstone-Monto Road

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Machine Creek is a dispersed rural locality with no local shops or services; a car is essential for all daily errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
131
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Machine Creek known for? +

Machine Creek is a small rural locality in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, known primarily for its agricultural and grazing character set in the coastal hinterland west of Gladstone. It takes its name from a local watercourse and represents a quiet semi-rural lifestyle option in this region.

How far is Machine Creek from Brisbane? +

Machine Creek is approximately 545 kilometres north of Brisbane by road, making it roughly a 5.5 to 6 hour drive. The nearest major city is Gladstone, approximately 38 kilometres to the east.

Does Machine Creek have public transport? +

Machine Creek has no regular public transport services. A car is essential for daily life, with Gladstone (approximately 38 km east) being the nearest city with rail connections on the North Coast Line to Brisbane.

What is the population of Machine Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Machine Creek has a population of 131 residents across its 34 square kilometre locality. It is a small, dispersed community of rural and farming properties.

Is Machine Creek a good place to live? +

Machine Creek suits those who prefer a quiet rural lifestyle with enough proximity to Gladstone for work and services. It offers open space and a peaceful environment, ideal for those involved in agriculture or who simply prefer semi-rural living within reach of a regional city.

What is the postcode for Machine Creek? +

The postcode for Machine Creek, QLD is 4695.