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Maroondan

QLD 4671 • Queensland

346
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
20.17 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteQuiet
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About Maroondan

Maroondan is a small rural locality in Queensland's Bundaberg Region, situated approximately 10.7 kilometres east-north-east of Gin Gin and around 43 kilometres west of Bundaberg. With a 2021 Census population of 346 residents spread across 20.2 square kilometres, it is a sparsely populated agricultural community. The median household income is below the national average, consistent with the largely farming-based local economy typical of inland Queensland.

The Bundaberg–Gin Gin Road (State Route 3) passes through Maroondan, providing a connection to surrounding service centres. Residents rely on Gin Gin for everyday services and Bundaberg for more extensive shopping, healthcare, and education. The area is characterised by open grazing country and cropping land typical of central Queensland's agricultural interior, attracting those who value a quiet rural lifestyle with wide open spaces.

Maroondan falls under postcode 4671 and is governed by the Bundaberg Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hinkler, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4671
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Bundaberg
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.08°, 151.79°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
20.17 km²
Population Density
17 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4671

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4671, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$31,294
Median 2023–24
$38,251
▲ 22.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$49,509

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4671; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional coach — Bundaberg / Gin Gin Approx 45 min to Bundaberg

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
360 km
By Train
No direct train service; Queensland Rail to Brisbane available from Bundaberg station (~43 km away)
By Car (Peak)
4–4.5 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3.5–4 hr

🛣️ Car essential; Bundaberg is the nearest major centre at approx 40 min drive

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No local services within walking distance; a car is required for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
346
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
490 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
238.5 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 120.4%
Non-FV assault
670.3 / 100k
2yr Down 26.5% 10yr Up 64.5%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.3 / 100k
2yr Down 21.2% 10yr Stable
Steal from vehicle
364.3 / 100k
2yr Down 25.6% 10yr Up 14.8%
View all offence categories for Bundaberg →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Maroondan known for? +

Maroondan is a quiet agricultural locality in the Bundaberg Region known for its grazing and cropping land. The Bundaberg–Gin Gin Road passes through the area, and the locality reflects the wide open farming character of inland Queensland.

How far is Maroondan from Bundaberg? +

Maroondan is approximately 43 kilometres west of Bundaberg, or around 10.7 kilometres east-north-east of Gin Gin, making Gin Gin the closest town for everyday services.

Does Maroondan have public transport? +

There is no rail service in Maroondan. The nearest train station is in Bundaberg, approximately 43 kilometres away. Limited regional coach services connect the area, but a car is essential for daily life.

What is the population of Maroondan? +

According to the 2021 Census, Maroondan has a population of 346 residents across an area of approximately 20 square kilometres, making it a very small rural locality in the Bundaberg Region.

Is Maroondan a good place to live? +

Maroondan suits those who genuinely enjoy rural Queensland life — wide open spaces, farming community atmosphere, and a very relaxed pace. Those needing urban services should be comfortable with the 40-minute drive to Bundaberg for shopping and healthcare.

What is the postcode for Maroondan? +

The postcode for Maroondan, QLD is 4671, which also covers Gin Gin and surrounding localities in the Bundaberg Region.

Is Maroondan a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Maroondan is part of the Bundaberg 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.