Speedwell
QLD 4613 • Queensland
About Speedwell
Speedwell is a tiny rural locality in Queensland's South Burnett Region, situated about 79 kilometres north-northwest of Kingaroy and 308 kilometres northwest of Brisbane. Covering 64 km² of predominantly agricultural land, the locality recorded a population of just 42 people at the 2021 census. The area lies within the Division of Flynn federal electorate and the state electorate of Nanango, reflecting its deeply rural character in the South Burnett's farming heartland.
Speedwell's landscape is characterised by dryland cropping, grazing, and scattered timber. The nearest service centre is Proston, approximately 15 kilometres to the southeast, where residents access basic supplies, while Kingaroy — the region's main town — offers schools, hospitals, and a wider range of shopping. Life in Speedwell is quiet and community-focused, appealing to those who value wide-open spaces and an unhurried farming lifestyle far from urban centres.
Speedwell falls under postcode 4613 and is governed by the South Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4613
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4613 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 4613; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Regional school bus — Proston – Murgon 15–20 min to Proston
Commute to Kingaroy
🛣️ Nearest regional centre is Proston (~15 km, ~15 min drive). Kingaroy is the main hub for health, education, and shopping at ~79 km.
No local amenities are within walking distance. A private vehicle is essential for daily life, with Proston being the closest town for basic services.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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94 Rodney Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the South Burnett Local Government Area, which contains Speedwell. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.