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Springlands

QLD 4804 • Queensland

39
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
1784.08 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Springlands

Springlands is a sparsely populated rural locality in Queensland's Whitsunday Region, located approximately 107 kilometres south-west of Bowen and 294 kilometres north-west of Mackay. Covering nearly 1,800 square kilometres of inland Queensland, the landscape is characterised by dry eucalypt woodland and cattle grazing country. The 2021 census recorded just 39 residents across this vast area.

Station life and cattle grazing define the lifestyle of Springlands, a true outback Queensland locality. The nearest significant town is Collinsville, roughly 40 kilometres to the east, which provides a primary school, shops, and community services. Residents are self-reliant and well-accustomed to the isolation that comes with living in one of Queensland's larger and more remote localities.

Springlands falls under postcode 4804 and is governed by the Whitsunday Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Dawson, while state elections fall under the Burdekin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4804
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Whitsunday
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Burdekin
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.87°, 147.52°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
1784.08 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4804

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4804, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$52,365
Median 2023–24
$59,080
▲ 12.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$75,772

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4804; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Mackay

Distance
294 km
By Train
No direct rail service
By Car (Peak)
3h 30min
By Car (Off-Peak)
3h 30min

🛣️ Access via Collinsville and the Bowen Developmental Road

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote outback locality; all travel requires a vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
39
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
564.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 14.5%
Motor vehicle theft
263.1 / 100k
2yr Up 17.4% 10yr Up 85.5%
Non-FV assault
1,583.7 / 100k
2yr Up 27.6% 10yr Up 218.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
23.9 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 65.2%
Steal from vehicle
287.1 / 100k
2yr Down 10.9% 10yr Down 33.5%
View all offence categories for Whitsunday →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Springlands in Queensland? +

Springlands is a remote rural locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, about 107 km south-west of Bowen and 294 km north-west of Mackay.

What is Springlands used for? +

The locality is primarily used for cattle grazing and station farming across its nearly 1,800 square kilometres of outback Queensland landscape.

What is the nearest town to Springlands? +

Collinsville is the nearest town, approximately 40 km to the east, offering a primary school, supermarket, and community facilities.

Is Springlands a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Springlands is part of the Whitsunday 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.

What is the population of Springlands? +

Springlands had a population of 39 at the 2021 Census.