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Veteran

QLD 4570 • Queensland

959
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
31.69 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralSemi-RuralAffordableQuiet
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About Veteran

Veteran is a rural residential locality in Queensland's Gympie Region, situated approximately 8 kilometres north-east of Gympie and around 172 kilometres north of Brisbane. The locality covers just over 31 square kilometres and had a population of 959 at the 2021 Census, spread across 342 dwellings. With a median household income around $38,000, Veteran reflects the relaxed, semi-rural character typical of the broader Gympie hinterland.

Day-to-day amenities and services are found in nearby Gympie, which offers supermarkets, schools, medical facilities, and rail connections to Brisbane via Gympie North station. Veteran itself is defined by its open rural landscape, hobby farms, and quiet acreage properties, attracting those who seek space and privacy within easy reach of regional services. The surrounding Gympie Region is well-regarded for its country music heritage, scenic rural roads, and the Mary River corridor.

Veteran 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
31.69 km²
Population Density
30 /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

Gympie North
10 km
N/A (drive required)

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Gympie town centre 15-20 min

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
172 km
By Train
Train from Gympie North (~3h to Brisbane Central)
By Car (Peak)
1h 50min - 2h 15min
By Car (Off-Peak)
1h 40min - 1h 55min

🛣️ Access via Bruce Highway; Gympie North station is the nearest rail connection (~10km)

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Veteran is a rural locality with no walkable retail or services; a car is essential for all daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
959
▲ 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 Veteran. 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 Veteran QLD known for? +

Veteran is a quiet rural residential locality on the outskirts of Gympie, known for its acreage properties, hobby farms, and open countryside within the Gympie Region. The broader Gympie area is famous for its country music festival heritage and the Mary River.

How far is Veteran from Brisbane? +

Veteran is approximately 172 kilometres north of Brisbane, around a 1 hour 50 minute to 2 hour drive via the Bruce Highway.

Does Veteran have public transport? +

Public transport in Veteran is very limited. The nearest train station is Gympie North, approximately 10 kilometres away, which offers services to Brisbane on the Sunshine Coast Line. A car is essential for everyday travel.

What is the population of Veteran? +

According to the 2021 Census, Veteran had a population of 959 people across 342 dwellings, making it a small rural community on the outskirts of Gympie.

Is Veteran a good place to live? +

Veteran suits those seeking a semi-rural lifestyle with plenty of space, close enough to Gympie's services and schools. It appeals to hobby farmers, tree-changers, and families who value quiet acreage living over urban convenience.

What is the postcode for Veteran? +

The postcode for Veteran, Queensland is 4570.

Is Veteran a safe area? +

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