Scrubby Creek (Gympie - Qld)
QLD 4478 • Queensland
About Scrubby Creek (Gympie - Qld)
Scrubby Creek is a small rural locality in Queensland's Central Highlands region, situated near Springsure approximately 700 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. With a population of just 62 people spread over around 4.7 square kilometres, it represents one of Queensland's smaller remote communities. The area is characterised by open savanna woodland, semi-arid grassland, and the broad rural landscapes typical of inland Central Queensland. Nearby Springsure (Bauhinia Shire) is the closest service centre, providing access to basic amenities.
Life in Scrubby Creek revolves around the land, with grazing, cattle, and broad-acre farming forming the backbone of the local economy. The community is tightly knit and self-reliant, with residents accustomed to the remoteness and wide open spaces of outback Queensland. Recreational activities include exploring the surrounding bush, fishing in local watercourses, and visiting nearby gorge country. Rockhampton (approximately 160 km east) serves as the major regional centre for healthcare, shopping, and education.
Scrubby Creek (Gympie - Qld) falls under postcode 4478 and is governed by the Blackall Tambo Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Maranoa, while state elections fall under the Gregory electorate.
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4478
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4478 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 4478; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Rockhampton (~160 km east) is the closest major regional centre. Emerald (~100 km north-west) is the nearest town with full services. This is a remote rural locality; car is the only practical transport.
No walkability infrastructure. A private vehicle is essential for all travel and errands in this remote rural locality.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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16 Mitchell Street
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Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Blackall Tambo Local Government Area, which contains Scrubby Creek (Gympie - Qld). Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.