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Wallaces Creek

QLD 4310 • Queensland

74
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
12.07 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Wallaces Creek

Wallaces Creek is a small rural locality in the Scenic Rim Region of Queensland, located approximately 60 kilometres south-west of Brisbane in the ranges between Boonah and Beaudesert. With a population of around 74 residents across 12 square kilometres, it is a sparsely settled pastoral and bushland area. The locality sits within a scenic landscape of rolling hills, native eucalypt forest, and cleared grazing land that characterises the inland Scenic Rim.

Life in Wallaces Creek is quintessentially rural, with residents enjoying a quiet, nature-rich lifestyle surrounded by the natural beauty of the Scenic Rim. The area attracts hobby farmers, those seeking affordable acreage properties, and people who value privacy and wide open spaces. Nearby towns such as Boonah (approx. 20 km) provide access to schools, shops, and essential services, while Brisbane's outer suburbs are within a 1-hour drive.

Wallaces Creek falls under postcode 4310 and is governed by the Scenic Rim Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Wright, while state elections fall under the Scenic Rim electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4310
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Scenic Rim
Federal Electorate
Wright
State Electorate
Scenic Rim
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-28.12°, 152.60°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
12.07 km²
Population Density
6 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4310

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4310, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$37,924
Median 2023–24
$47,969
▲ 26.5% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$59,459

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4310; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
65 km
By Train
N/A — no local train service; nearest is Beaudesert (~30 km, no rail service) or Springfield (~50 km)
By Car (Peak)
1 hr 15 min via Cunningham Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
1 hr

🛣️ No public transport in the locality. A private vehicle is essential. Boonah is the nearest service town (~20 km).

Walkability Car-Dependent

Rural locality with no footpaths or local amenities — private vehicle essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
74
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
320.2 / 100k
2yr Up 15.0% 10yr Down 48.3%
Motor vehicle theft
179.3 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 31.2%
Non-FV assault
523 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 168.0%
Robbery (unarmed)
6.4 / 100k
2yr Down 27.6% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
277.5 / 100k
2yr Up 29.5% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for Scenic Rim →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Wallaces Creek located? +

Wallaces Creek is a rural locality in Queensland's Scenic Rim Region, approximately 60 km south-west of Brisbane, near the town of Boonah.

What is the population of Wallaces Creek? +

According to the 2021 Census, Wallaces Creek has a population of 74 people.

Is there public transport in Wallaces Creek? +

There is no public transport in Wallaces Creek. A private vehicle is essential, with Boonah (approximately 20 km away) being the nearest town with services.

Is Wallaces Creek a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Wallaces Creek is part of the Scenic Rim 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.