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Valentine Plains

QLD 4715 • Queensland

373
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
458.53 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralOutbackAgriculturalRemote
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About Valentine Plains

Valentine Plains is a vast rural locality in Queensland's Central Highlands, covering 458 square kilometres within the Shire of Banana, approximately 4.5 kilometres south-east of Biloela and some 585 kilometres north-west of Brisbane. Despite its large area, the locality recorded a population of just 373 at the 2021 Census, giving it one of the lowest population densities in Central Queensland. The landscape is characterised by open grazing country, cropping farmland, and the wide horizons typical of Queensland's central interior.

Agriculture — predominantly cattle grazing and grain farming — forms the backbone of life in Valentine Plains, with Biloela providing the closest services, shops, and schools for local residents. The locality holds a notable piece of WWII aviation history: the wreck site of a B-24D Liberator bomber known as "Beautiful Betsy" is located within the area, of interest to history enthusiasts. Life here is quintessentially inland Queensland — spacious, self-reliant, and shaped by the rhythms of the land.

Valentine Plains falls under postcode 4715 and is governed by the Banana Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4715
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Banana
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Callide
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-24.39°, 150.46°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
458.53 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4715

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4715, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$52,579
Median 2023–24
$63,412
▲ 20.6% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$78,691

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4715; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Greyhound or Translink regional coach (via Biloela) — Rockhampton or Gladstone ~1.5–2 hours to Rockhampton

Commute to Gladstone CBD

Distance
125 km
By Train
No rail service to Valentine Plains; nearest station at Callemondah (Gladstone)
By Car (Peak)
1.5–2 hours
By Car (Off-Peak)
1.5 hours

🛣️ Primary access via Dawson Highway; Biloela is the nearest service town at ~4.5 km

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Valentine Plains is a remote grazing locality with no local shops or services; a car is essential for everything.

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
373
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
460.8 / 100k
2yr Down 46.3% 10yr Stable
Motor vehicle theft
210.7 / 100k
2yr Down 21.4% 10yr Up 241.0%
Non-FV assault
1,000.6 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 255.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
13.2 / 100k
2yr — 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
197.5 / 100k
2yr Down 57.3% 10yr Up 43.9%
View all offence categories for Banana →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valentine Plains known for? +

Valentine Plains is known for its vast open grazing and cropping country in Central Queensland, and also holds a notable WWII aviation history site — the wreck of a B-24D Liberator bomber nicknamed "Beautiful Betsy."

How far is Valentine Plains from Gladstone? +

Valentine Plains is approximately 125 kilometres south-west of Gladstone, around a 1.5-hour drive via the Dawson Highway. The nearest town, Biloela, is just 4.5 kilometres away.

Does Valentine Plains have public transport? +

There is no local public transport serving Valentine Plains. Regional coach services operate through nearby Biloela, but a car is the only practical means of transport in the locality.

What is the population of Valentine Plains? +

According to the 2021 Census, Valentine Plains had a population of 373 residents across approximately 135 dwellings, spread across 458 square kilometres — one of the most sparsely settled localities in the region.

Is Valentine Plains a good place to live? +

Valentine Plains suits those who embrace a remote, land-based lifestyle. Biloela is close by for daily services, but otherwise residents need to be comfortable with significant distances to major centres and self-sufficient rural living.

What is the postcode for Valentine Plains? +

The postcode for Valentine Plains, Queensland, is 4715, shared with Biloela and surrounding localities in the Shire of Banana.

Is Valentine Plains a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Valentine Plains is part of the Banana 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.