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Tansey

QLD 4601 • Queensland

154
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
352.46 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralBushlandAgriculturalRemoteCar-Dependent
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About Tansey

Tansey is a small rural town and locality in the Gympie Region of Queensland, situated along the Burnett Highway approximately 74 kilometres west-north-west of Gympie and around 239 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane. The locality covers a large area of roughly 352 square kilometres and had a population of 154 at the 2021 census. The north and centre of the locality fall within Grongah National Park, which extends into several neighbouring localities and gives Tansey a distinct bushland character.

Outside the national park, Tansey's landscape is predominantly devoted to cattle grazing, reflecting the agricultural character typical of Queensland's Wide Bay–Burnett region. The nearest towns are Goomeri (17 kilometres to the south) and Murgon (34 kilometres to the south-west), where residents access schools, shops, and community services. The Burnett Highway running through the locality provides the main transport link, and the surrounding region is part of Queensland's emerging wine grape country, with several vineyards operating nearby.

Tansey falls under postcode 4601 and is governed by the Gympie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4601
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Gympie
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.01°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
352.46 km²
Population Density
0 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4601

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4601 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$38,036
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$60,371

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4601; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Goomeri / Murgon / Kingaroy Goomeri approx. 20 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
239 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest rail is Gympie (approx. 74 km east)
By Car (Peak)
2 hr 45 min – 3 hr 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hr 30 min – 2 hr 45 min

🛣️ Burnett Highway provides the main route; Goomeri and Murgon are the nearest service towns

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Tansey is a remote rural locality with no walkable retail or services; all errands require a private vehicle

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

  • 🏫
    Goomeri State School
    5 Munro Street
    GovernmentPrimary/Secondary CombinedCoedNon-Denominational

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
154
▲ 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 Tansey. 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 Tansey known for? +

Tansey is known for its vast bushland character, with Grongah National Park covering much of the northern part of the locality. The remainder of the area is dominated by cattle grazing, and the Burnett Highway passes through the township, which sits on the fringe of Queensland's emerging wine grape growing country.

How far is Tansey from Brisbane? +

Tansey is approximately 239 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane, a drive of roughly 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours via the Burnett Highway. The nearest regional centre, Gympie, is about 74 kilometres to the east.

Does Tansey have public transport? +

Tansey has no rail service and very limited public bus connections. The nearest train station is in Gympie, approximately 74 kilometres away. A private vehicle is essential for all travel in and around the area.

What is the population of Tansey? +

Tansey had a population of 154 people according to the 2021 Australian census, spread across approximately 352 square kilometres in the Gympie Region.

Is Tansey a good place to live? +

Tansey appeals to those seeking a quiet, remote rural lifestyle surrounded by national park and open grazing country. The nearest towns of Goomeri and Murgon provide essential services, and the locality suits people who work in agriculture or value bush living far from city pressures.

What is the postcode for Tansey? +

The postcode for Tansey is 4601.

Is Tansey a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tansey 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.