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Theebine

QLD 4570 • Queensland

145
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
44.30 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralQuietAgriculturalRemote
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About Theebine

Theebine is a small rural town and locality straddling the boundary between the Gympie Region and the Fraser Coast Region in Queensland, approximately 215 kilometres north of Brisbane. Covering an area of around 44 square kilometres, the locality is set in the rolling agricultural countryside of the Wide Bay hinterland. According to the 2021 Census, Theebine has a population of 145 residents, placing it among Queensland's smallest gazetted localities.

The area retains a quiet country character, with residents relying on the larger centres of Gympie (to the south-west) and Maryborough or Hervey Bay for shopping, schooling, and healthcare. Theebine is suited to those who value a slow-paced rural lifestyle in the hinterland between the Sunshine Coast and Fraser Coast regions. The surrounding landscape offers pastoral scenery typical of the Wide Bay-Burnett region, and the locality sits in an area with a strong agricultural and logging heritage.

Theebine 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
44.30 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 rural services — Gympie / Maryborough Approx. 40-60 min to Gympie

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
215 km
By Train
No direct service; drive to Gympie North then Queensland Rail
By Car (Peak)
2h 30min - 3h
By Car (Off-Peak)
2h 15min - 2h 45min

🛣️ Access via Bruce Highway; car essential for daily travel

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Theebine has no commercial services within the locality; all errands require a car trip to Gympie or further afield.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
145
▲ 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 Theebine. 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 Theebine known for? +

Theebine is a small rural locality known for its peaceful hinterland setting and agricultural heritage. Spanning the boundary between the Gympie Region and Fraser Coast Region, it retains a quiet country character typical of the Wide Bay-Burnett hinterland.

How far is Theebine from Brisbane? +

Theebine is approximately 215 kilometres north of Brisbane, generally a 2.5 to 3-hour drive depending on conditions and route taken.

Does Theebine have public transport? +

Theebine has no rail service. Limited rural bus routes serve the broader region, but a private vehicle is essential as public transport connections from Theebine are minimal.

What is the population of Theebine? +

According to the 2021 Census, Theebine has a population of 145 people, making it one of Queensland's smallest gazetted localities in the Wide Bay hinterland.

Is Theebine a good place to live? +

Theebine suits those seeking a quiet rural lifestyle in the Queensland hinterland, within reasonable driving distance of Gympie's services and the coastal attractions of Hervey Bay and the Sunshine Coast.

What is the postcode for Theebine? +

Theebine, Queensland shares the postcode 4570 with the Gympie area.

Is Theebine a safe area? +

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