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Victoria Plantation

QLD 4850 • Queensland

169
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
11.61 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalSugar IndustryQuiet
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About Victoria Plantation

Victoria Plantation is a rural locality in the Shire of Hinchinbrook in North Queensland, situated approximately 5 kilometres east of Ingham along the Herbert River Valley. With a population of around 169 residents across roughly 11.6 square kilometres, it is one of two sugar mill towns in the valley and a defining feature of the local landscape. The area is dominated by extensive sugarcane fields and a network of cane tramways that connect farms to the Victoria Sugar Mill, one of the most historically significant mills in the region.

Life in Victoria Plantation revolves around the sugarcane industry, with the seasonal rhythms of planting and crushing shaping the local community. Ingham, just a short drive to the west, provides residents with schools, supermarkets, medical services, and access to the Bruce Highway. The locality is part of the broader Herbert River district, renowned as one of Queensland's most productive cane-growing regions, and sits within easy reach of the stunning Wallaman Falls — the highest single-drop waterfall in Australia — and the Wet Tropics World Heritage rainforest hinterland.

Victoria Plantation falls under postcode 4850 and is governed by the Hinchinbrook 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
4850
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Hinchinbrook
Federal Electorate
Kennedy
State Electorate
Traeger
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-18.55°, 146.50°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
11.61 km²
Population Density
15 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4850

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4850, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$43,617
Median 2023–24
$53,867
▲ 23.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$63,538

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4850; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular local bus — Ingham (nearest town) Approx. 10 min by car

Commute to Townsville CBD

Distance
100 km
By Train
No direct train service; Greyhound and Queensland Rail coach services operate from Ingham, approx. 110 km south of Townsville
By Car (Peak)
1–1.5 hours via Bruce Highway
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hour via Bruce Highway

🛣️ Bruce Highway (A1) connects Ingham and Townsville. A car is essential for daily life in Victoria Plantation.

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Victoria Plantation is a rural sugar industry locality with no walkable services; all errands require a car to reach Ingham

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
169
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
553.2 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Down 29.5%
Motor vehicle theft
267.7 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 46.8%
Non-FV assault
2,052.1 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 378.9%
Robbery (unarmed)
0 / 100k
2yr — 10yr Down 100.0%
Steal from vehicle
214.1 / 100k
2yr Up 25.3% 10yr Down 38.2%
View all offence categories for Hinchinbrook →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Victoria Plantation known for? +

Victoria Plantation is known for its sugarcane farming heritage and the Victoria Sugar Mill, one of the Herbert River Valley's most significant agricultural operations. The locality is characterised by vast cane fields and a network of historic cane tramways.

How far is Victoria Plantation from Townsville? +

Victoria Plantation is approximately 100 kilometres north of Townsville CBD via the Bruce Highway, a drive of around 1 to 1.5 hours.

Does Victoria Plantation have public transport? +

There is no local public transport in Victoria Plantation. The nearest coach connections are in Ingham, approximately 5 kilometres to the west, where Greyhound intercity coaches stop. A private vehicle is essential.

What is the population of Victoria Plantation? +

According to the 2021 Census, Victoria Plantation has a population of approximately 169 residents, concentrated in and around the sugar industry locality east of Ingham.

Is Victoria Plantation a good place to live? +

Victoria Plantation suits those connected to or interested in North Queensland's agricultural industry, offering a quiet rural lifestyle with close proximity to Ingham's services and easy access to the Wet Tropics hinterland including Wallaman Falls.

What is the postcode for Victoria Plantation? +

The postcode for Victoria Plantation is 4850, shared with Ingham and surrounding localities in the Shire of Hinchinbrook, North Queensland.

Is Victoria Plantation a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Victoria Plantation is part of the Hinchinbrook 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.