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Toll

QLD 4820 • Queensland

711
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
8.38 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackAgriculturalQuiet
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About Toll

Toll is a small rural locality situated on the outskirts of Charters Towers in far north Queensland, approximately 130 kilometres south-west of Townsville within the Charters Towers Regional Council area. With a population of 711 residents, the locality is characterised by open grazing land, eucalypt savannah, and the agricultural lifestyle typical of the region. The median household income reflects the modest rural economy, with most residents connected to the pastoral and associated service industries of the greater Charters Towers district.

Residents of Toll benefit from close proximity to Charters Towers township, which offers a full range of services including supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, historic hotels, and community clubs. The surrounding landscape features the classic north Queensland countryside — open savannah, seasonal creek systems, and sweeping skies — with the World Theatre and Zara Clark Museum among the heritage highlights of the nearby town. The area suits those who value a quiet outback lifestyle with the practicality of a regional town close at hand.

Toll falls under postcode 4820 and is governed by the Charters Towers Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Kennedy, while state elections fall under the Traeger electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4820
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Charters Towers
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.05°, 146.25°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
8.38 km²
Population Density
85 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4820

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4820, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$48,656
Median 2023–24
$56,547
▲ 16.2% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$67,894

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4820; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Charters Towers township 5-10 min

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
130 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 40 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr 15 min – 1 hr 30 min

🛣️ Via Flinders Highway; Charters Towers township is within a few minutes drive

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Toll is a rural locality where a car is essential for all daily needs; Charters Towers township provides all services nearby

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
711
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
712.6 / 100k
2yr Down 38.9% 10yr Down 37.6%
Motor vehicle theft
265.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 14.5%
Non-FV assault
2,112.8 / 100k
2yr Down 13.4% 10yr Up 180.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
33.1 / 100k
2yr Up 298.1% 10yr Up 300.6%
Steal from vehicle
314.9 / 100k
2yr Up 22.0% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Charters Towers →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Toll known for? +

Toll is a quiet rural locality closely connected to the historic gold mining town of Charters Towers, set in the open savannah country of far north Queensland. The area is known for its pastoral character and easy access to Charters Towers' heritage attractions and services.

How far is Toll from Townsville? +

Toll is approximately 130 kilometres south-west of Townsville, around a 1 hour 20 minute drive via the Flinders Highway. Charters Towers township is just minutes away.

Does Toll have public transport? +

There is no passenger rail service in the Charters Towers region, and public bus services are limited. A car is the primary means of transport for residents of Toll.

What is the population of Toll? +

According to the 2021 Census, Toll has a population of 711 residents, making it a small but established rural locality within the Charters Towers Regional Council area.

Is Toll a good place to live? +

Toll suits those who value a quiet outback lifestyle in north Queensland with the convenience of a regional town nearby. It appeals to families and workers connected to the pastoral industry and the Charters Towers community.

What is the postcode for Toll? +

The postcode for Toll, Queensland, is 4820.

Is Toll a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Toll is part of the Charters Towers 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.