Scrub Creek
QLD 4313 • Queensland
About Scrub Creek
Scrub Creek is a quiet rural locality in Queensland's Somerset Region, situated approximately 125 km northwest of Brisbane CBD and around 8 km northeast of Toogoolawah. Covering about 32 square kilometres of hilly bushland and creek flats, it recorded just 33 residents in the 2021 census. The Brisbane River flows through the locality's southwestern corner, while Dayspring Creek and Scrub Creek drain the surrounding hillsides, adding to the area's lush, creek-fed character.
The locality appeals to those seeking a secluded rural escape within reasonable driving distance of Southeast Queensland's urban centres, with acreage properties and hobby farms making up most of the land use. Esk and Toogoolawah provide the nearest everyday services, while Ipswich (90 km south) and Brisbane are accessible for more comprehensive shopping and employment. The area is popular with buyers looking for river and creek frontage in a peaceful Somerset setting.
Scrub Creek falls under postcode 4313 and is governed by the Somerset Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Blair, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4313
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4313, 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 4313; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- TransLink rural route — Esk / Ipswich Varies — infrequent service
Commute to Brisbane
🛣️ No train access locally. Nearest Queensland Rail station is at Esk (25 km south). Car is essential for daily commuting.
Remote rural locality with no shops, footpaths, or regular public transport. A car is required for all daily activities.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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76 Old Mount Beppo Road
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Gardner Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Somerset Local Government Area, which contains Scrub Creek. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.