Retro
QLD 4723 • Queensland
About Retro
Retro is a small rural locality in the Emerald area of central Queensland, situated approximately 760 kilometres from Brisbane CBD. With a 2021 Census population of around 50 to 60 residents, it is a sparsely settled farming community. The locality covers approximately 436 square kilometres of remote pastoral country in the central Queensland Highlands.
The nearest town of Emerald, approximately 90 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. The Central Highlands are known for coal mining and beef cattle grazing in the remote country west of Emerald. There is no public transport serving Retro; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Retro falls under postcode 4723 and is governed by the Central Highlands Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Gregory electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4723
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4723 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4723; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- No regular service — N/A N/A
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Car is essential; Emerald is nearest service centre
Rural locality with no local shops; car required for all errands
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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35-45 Gordon Street
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Huntley Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Central Highlands Local Government Area, which contains Retro. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.