Porcupine
QLD 4821 • Queensland
About Porcupine
Porcupine is a remote outback locality in central-western Queensland, situated in the vast Mitchell grass plains of the Longreach region. With a population of just 39 residents recorded in the 2021 Census, it is one of Queensland's sparsely settled rural localities, covering an expansive area of over 8,300 square kilometres of grazing country. The locality sits in the electorate of Kennedy, deep in the Queensland outback, where the landscape is characterised by open savannah, dry creek beds, and the iconic big skies of western Queensland. Its extreme remoteness makes it one of Australia's more isolated communities.
Life in Porcupine revolves entirely around cattle and sheep grazing on large pastoral properties, a way of life that has defined outback Queensland for generations. The community is tight-knit and self-reliant, with residents accustomed to the challenges of distance, heat, and limited services. The nearest regional centre is Longreach, a significant drive away, which provides access to schools, hospitals, supermarkets, and the iconic Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame. Porcupine embodies the spirit of the Queensland outback — rugged, vast, and deeply connected to the land.
Porcupine falls under postcode 4821 and is governed by the Flinders Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4821
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4821, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4821; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Extremely remote outback locality; nearest regional centre is Longreach (~100 km). No public transport.
Vast rural locality with no urban infrastructure; private vehicle or aircraft essential
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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Cameron Downs via
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12 Moran Street
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8 Flinders Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Flinders Local Government Area, which contains Porcupine. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.