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Sexton

QLD 4570 • Queensland

187
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
61.36 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietAgriculturalCar-Dependent
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About Sexton

Sexton is a rural locality in the Gympie Region of Queensland, situated approximately 22.6 kilometres north-west of Gympie and about 198 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane, within the Gympie Regional Council area. Covering a large area of 61.4 square kilometres with a population of just 187, Sexton has one of the lowest population densities in the region at approximately 3 persons per square kilometre. It is a sparsely populated locality of scattered rural holdings and agricultural land typical of the Mary Valley hinterland.

Sexton has a long connection to the railway, with Sexton railway station having historically served the locality as part of the Nanango railway line when it opened in 1886. Today the area is characterised by working farms, timber country, and quiet bush properties. Residents rely on Gympie for schools, shopping, medical services, and employment, with the short drive into town providing access to all urban amenities. The locality suits those seeking rural solitude with a manageable distance to a regional centre.

Sexton falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the Gympie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Longman, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gympie
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
61.36 km²
Population Density
3 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4570

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4570, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$38,494
Median 2023–24
$48,143
▲ 25.1% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$58,221

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4570; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Gympie CBD Approx. 30–40 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
198 km
By Train
No direct service from Sexton; drive to Gympie North then approx. 2.5–3 hr by train to Brisbane Central
By Car (Peak)
2–2.5 hr via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75–2 hr via Bruce Highway

🛣️ Car essential; Gympie is the nearest service centre ~22km south-east.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Sexton is a remote rural locality with no local services; all errands require driving to Gympie or other nearby towns.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
187
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

These are the latest rates for the Gympie Local Government Area, which contains Sexton. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.

Break & enter (dwelling)
565 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 51.2%
Motor vehicle theft
340.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 116.8%
Non-FV assault
646.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 47.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
8.5 / 100k
2yr Down 56.6% 10yr Up 328.2%
Steal from vehicle
406.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 74.9%
View all offence categories for Gympie →

Source: Queensland Police Service via data.qld.gov.au

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sexton known for? +

Sexton is a quiet rural locality known for its agricultural land and historic connection to the Nanango railway line, which served the area from 1886. Today it is characterised by scattered rural holdings and timber country north-west of Gympie.

How far is Sexton from Brisbane? +

Sexton is approximately 198 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane, typically a 2 hour drive via the Bruce Highway, with the last portion on local roads to the Gympie area.

Does Sexton have public transport? +

Sexton has no active public transport services. The historic Sexton railway station is now closed. The nearest operational train station is Gympie North, approximately 22 kilometres to the south-east. A car is essential for all travel from Sexton.

What is the population of Sexton? +

According to the 2021 Census, Sexton has a population of 187 people spread across 61.4 square kilometres, giving it a very low population density of approximately 3 people per square kilometre.

Is Sexton a good place to live? +

Sexton appeals to those seeking remote rural acreage with a genuine bush lifestyle, at a manageable distance from Gympie's services. It suits farmers, hobby farmers, and those who value space and solitude, though day-to-day reliance on the car is unavoidable.

What is the postcode for Sexton? +

The postcode for Sexton, QLD is 4570, shared with Gympie and other localities in the Gympie Region.

Is Sexton a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Sexton is part of the Gympie LGA — see the Crime Statistics section on this page for the latest recorded offence rates per 100,000 residents, along with 2-year and 10-year trends.