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Walliebum

QLD 4655 • Queensland

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Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
5.33 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAffordable
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About Walliebum

Walliebum is a rural locality in Queensland's Fraser Coast Region, situated between the cities of Maryborough and Hervey Bay along State Route 57. Covering approximately 5.3 square kilometres of flat coastal hinterland, the area is sparsely settled with very few permanent residents. The Maryborough–Hervey Bay Road (State Route 57) passes through the locality, connecting it to the wider Fraser Coast community. Walliebum falls within the federal electorate of Hinkler and the state electorate of Maryborough.

The locality of Walliebum serves primarily as agricultural and transitional land between Maryborough and Hervey Bay. Residents rely on nearby Hervey Bay and Maryborough for all essential services, shopping, schools, and healthcare. The area is characterised by open paddocks and light bushland typical of the Fraser Coast hinterland. Those who live in the broader postcode 4655 area enjoy easy access to the spectacular Great Sandy Strait and Hervey Bay's world-famous whale watching.

Walliebum falls under postcode 4655 and is governed by the Fraser Coast Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Hinkler, while state elections fall under the Maryborough electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4655
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
Fraser Coast
Federal Electorate
Hinkler
State Electorate
Maryborough
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.34°, 152.78°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
5.33 km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4655

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4655, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.

Median 2019–20
$40,038
Median 2023–24
$49,563
▲ 23.8% increase
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$61,563

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4655; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Hervey Bay–Maryborough corridor — Hervey Bay / Maryborough 15–25 min by car

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
250 km
By Train
N/A – no direct rail
By Car (Peak)
approx. 3 hrs
By Car (Off-Peak)
2 hrs 45 min

🛣️ Nearest rail at Maryborough West Station (~20 km); Queensland Rail Tilt Train to Brisbane

Walkability Car-Dependent

No footpaths or local amenities; a car is essential

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
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Census 2021
0
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
481 / 100k
2yr Down 53.5% 10yr Down 34.0%
Motor vehicle theft
244.5 / 100k
2yr Down 26.2% 10yr Up 144.4%
Non-FV assault
932 / 100k
2yr Stable 10yr Up 100.3%
Robbery (unarmed)
15.4 / 100k
2yr Down 21.1% 10yr Up 58.4%
Steal from vehicle
432.4 / 100k
2yr Down 32.4% 10yr Up 20.3%
View all offence categories for Fraser Coast →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Walliebum located? +

Walliebum is a rural locality in the Fraser Coast Region of Queensland, lying on the Maryborough–Hervey Bay Road (State Route 57) between the cities of Maryborough and Hervey Bay.

What is the population of Walliebum? +

According to the 2021 Census, Walliebum had a very low or zero recorded population. It is a sparsely settled rural locality.

What services are available near Walliebum? +

Residents rely on Hervey Bay and Maryborough for shopping, schools, and healthcare. Hervey Bay is approximately 15–20 minutes by car.

Is Walliebum a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Walliebum is part of the Fraser Coast 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.