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Tuchekoi

QLD 4570 • Queensland

199
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
29.88 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordableFamily-Friendly
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About Tuchekoi

Tuchekoi is a small rural locality in the Gympie Region of Queensland, located approximately 30.8 kilometres south-southeast of Gympie and 161 kilometres north of Brisbane. With a population of 199 people in the 2021 Census, the locality covers about 30 square kilometres in the hinterland west of the Sunshine Coast, dominated by low-density rural properties and the nearby landmark of Mount Tuchekoi. The area forms part of the scenic Mary Valley hinterland, with lush green hills and a quiet countryside character.

Life in Tuchekoi is peaceful and rural, suited to those seeking acreage living within reasonable reach of the Sunshine Coast and Gympie's services. The nearby township of Pomona (18 km east) and Gympie provide access to schools, shops, and community facilities. The locality is popular with small landholders and lifestyle-block owners who appreciate the tranquil Mary Valley environment, scenic hinterland views toward Mount Tuchekoi, and a laid-back Queensland country lifestyle.

Tuchekoi 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
29.88 km²
Population Density
7 /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

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
161 km
By Train
Drive to Cooroy or Pomona, then Sunshine Coast Line to Brisbane ~2 hrs
By Car (Peak)
2-2.5 hrs via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.75-2 hrs

🛣️ Car essential; Cooroy (24 km east) has the nearest train station on the Sunshine Coast Line

Walkability Car-Dependent

Remote rural locality; no public transport or pedestrian infrastructure; vehicle required for all trips

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
199
▲ 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 Tuchekoi. 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 Tuchekoi QLD located? +

Tuchekoi is a rural locality in the Gympie Region, approximately 31 kilometres south of Gympie and 161 kilometres north of Brisbane in southeast Queensland's Mary Valley hinterland.

What is the population of Tuchekoi QLD? +

Tuchekoi had a population of 199 people according to the 2021 Census, making it a very small but established rural locality.

What is Tuchekoi known for? +

Tuchekoi is known for the distinctive landmark of Mount Tuchekoi that overlooks the locality, and its location in the scenic Mary Valley hinterland west of the Sunshine Coast.

What is the nearest town to Tuchekoi QLD? +

The nearest towns are Pomona (18 km east) and Cooroy (24 km east), both of which provide shops, schools, and access to the Sunshine Coast rail line connecting to Brisbane.

Is Tuchekoi a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Tuchekoi 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 Tuchekoi? +

Tuchekoi had a population of 199 at the 2021 Census.