Roche Creek
QLD 4419 • Queensland
About Roche Creek
Roche Creek is a small rural locality in the Roma area of western Queensland, situated approximately 470 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 445 square kilometres of grazing and pastoral country in the Maranoa region.
The nearest town of Roma, approximately 55 kilometres away, provides essential services including shopping, schools, and healthcare for residents. Roma is western Queensland's commercial hub, known as the gas capital of Australia and a major beef cattle centre. There is no public transport serving Roche Creek; a private vehicle is essential for all daily activities.
Roche Creek falls under postcode 4419 and is governed by the Western Downs Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4419
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4419 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 4419; 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; Roma 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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2542 Grosmont Road
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49 North Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Western Downs Local Government Area, which contains Roche Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.