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Newlands

QLD 4804 • Queensland

99
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
2938.71 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RemoteMining TownRuralOutback
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About Newlands

Newlands is a remote rural locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, approximately 190 kilometres west of Mackay in the heart of the Bowen Basin coal-mining district. With a population of just 99 at the 2021 Census — predominantly male — the locality reflects its origins as a coal-mining settlement centred on the Newlands Coal Mine. Covering a vast 2,939 square kilometres of sparse bushland, Newlands is one of the largest localities in the region by area, with the postcode-level median taxable income of $59,080 reflecting the mining-driven economy.

The area is defined by its association with the Bowen Basin coal industry, with the now-closed Newlands Coal Mine having been a major employer for decades. The nearest town for services is Collinsville, which shares the 4804 postcode and provides basic shopping and community facilities. The landscape is characterised by dry eucalypt woodland and cattle grazing country, with the broader Whitsunday Region offering access to the coast and reef further east.

Newlands falls under postcode 4804 and is governed by the Whitsunday Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Dawson, while state elections fall under the Burdekin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4804
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Whitsunday
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Burdekin
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.87°, 147.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
2938.71 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4804

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4804, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$52,365
Median 2023–24
$59,080
▲ 12.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$75,772

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4804; 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 Mackay CBD

Distance
190 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
2-2.5 hours

🛣️ Remote locality; car essential. Collinsville is the nearest town (approx. 28 km). Access via Bowen Developmental Road.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

No shops, services, or footpaths — a car is essential for all errands

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
99
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
564.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 14.5%
Motor vehicle theft
263.1 / 100k
2yr Up 17.4% 10yr Up 85.5%
Non-FV assault
1,583.7 / 100k
2yr Up 27.6% 10yr Up 218.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
23.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 65.2%
Steal from vehicle
287.1 / 100k
2yr Down 10.9% 10yr Down 33.5%
View all offence categories for Whitsunday →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newlands known for? +

Newlands is best known for the Newlands Coal Mine, a major open-cut and underground coal operation in the Bowen Basin that operated for decades before closing in 2023. The locality is part of Queensland's coal-mining heartland.

How far is Newlands from Mackay? +

Newlands is approximately 190 kilometres west of Mackay, or about a 2 to 2.5 hour drive via the Bowen Developmental Road. The nearest town is Collinsville, roughly 28 kilometres to the south-east.

Does Newlands have public transport? +

No. Newlands has no public bus or rail services. A car is essential for travel in this remote locality. The nearest town with basic services is Collinsville.

What is the population of Newlands? +

According to the 2021 Census, Newlands has a population of 99 people. The population is predominantly male, reflecting the locality's coal-mining workforce origins.

Is Newlands a good place to live? +

Newlands is a very remote and sparsely populated locality suited to those working in mining or agriculture in the Bowen Basin. It lacks urban amenities, but residents value the open landscape and proximity to the Whitsunday coast further east.

What is the postcode for Newlands? +

The postcode for Newlands, Queensland is 4804, which it shares with Collinsville and surrounding localities in the Whitsunday Region.

Is Newlands a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Newlands is part of the Whitsunday 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.