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Traveston

QLD 4570 • Queensland

509
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
31.37 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHistoricAffordableFamily-Friendly
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About Traveston

Traveston is a small rural locality in the Gympie Region of Queensland, situated approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Gympie and 154 kilometres north of Brisbane. Covering a substantial 31 square kilometres of agricultural land in the Mary River valley, Traveston recorded a population of 509 in the 2021 Census. The locality is known for its dairy farming heritage and fertile floodplain country, with the Mary River forming part of its landscape.

Traveston has a tight-knit rural community with the Traveston Soldiers' Memorial Hall — which incorporates the historic former Traveston Powder Magazine — serving as a community focal point. Residents enjoy a peaceful rural lifestyle with easy access to the services of Gympie and the Sunshine Coast hinterland towns of Pomona and Cooroy. The locality is popular with those seeking acreage properties and a semi-rural lifestyle within commuting distance of the Sunshine Coast, which has driven gradual interest from lifestyle-seekers in recent years.

Traveston 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
31.37 km²
Population Density
16 /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

Nearest Train Stations

Pomona Station
11.1 km
N/A – drive required

Bus Services

  • Limited school/regional services — Gympie / Pomona 30-40 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
154 km
By Train
Drive to Pomona or Gympie, then ~2h train to Brisbane
By Car (Peak)
1h 45 min – 2h 15 min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 45 min

🛣️ Primarily car-dependent; Bruce Highway accessible via Gympie

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or local shops; private vehicle essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
509
▲ 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 Traveston. 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

Where is Traveston, QLD? +

Traveston is a rural locality in the Gympie Region of Queensland, approximately 25 kilometres south-east of Gympie and 154 kilometres north of Brisbane, in the Mary River valley.

What is Traveston known for? +

Traveston is known for its rural farming heritage, particularly dairy, and the historic Traveston Soldiers' Memorial Hall which incorporates the former Traveston Powder Magazine from the 19th century.

What is the population of Traveston QLD? +

Traveston had a population of 509 according to the 2021 Census, spread across approximately 31 square kilometres of rural land.

How far is Traveston from the Sunshine Coast? +

Traveston is approximately 50 kilometres north-west of Noosa Heads on the Sunshine Coast, making it accessible to Sunshine Coast services and amenities while offering a more affordable rural lifestyle.

What LGA is Traveston in? +

Traveston is part of the Gympie Region local government area in Queensland.

Is Traveston a safe area? +

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

What is the population of Traveston? +

Traveston had a population of 509 at the 2021 Census.