Taunton
QLD 4674 • Queensland
About Taunton
Taunton is a sparsely populated rural locality in the Gladstone Region of Queensland, covering approximately 114 square kilometres of grazing and agricultural land. With a population of just 57 residents according to the 2021 Census, Taunton is a remote farming community situated inland between Bundaberg and Gladstone, accessed via Gorge Road. The locality is characterised by large pastoral properties and the quiet rhythms of outback Queensland.
Life in Taunton is defined by wide open spaces, cattle grazing, and the self-reliance of rural Queensland living. Residents are generally employed in agriculture, and the nearest major services and schools are located in Gin Gin or Bundaberg, both within a roughly 40–60 minute drive. The locality appeals to farming families and those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle well away from urban centres.
Taunton falls under postcode 4674 and is governed by the Gladstone Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Burnett electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4674
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4674 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 4674; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Bundaberg
🛣️ Entirely car-dependent; Gin Gin is the nearest service town (~35 min drive)
Remote rural locality with no footpaths, town centre, or public transport
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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21 James Street
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585 Coast Road
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Gladstone Local Government Area, which contains Taunton. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.