Wetheron
QLD 4625 • Queensland
About Wetheron
Wetheron is a small rural locality and former railway town in the North Burnett Region of Queensland, located approximately 251 kilometres north-west of Brisbane near the Burnett River. The locality spans around 126 square kilometres of hilly grazing country in the region surrounding the historic town of Gayndah. As of the 2021 census, Wetheron had a population of just 40 people, reflecting its status as a quiet rural community with deep ties to the pastoral history of the North Burnett.
The Mungar Junction to Monto Branch Railway historically passed through Wetheron, with the old Wetheron railway station serving as a link for the agricultural produce of the surrounding district. Today the area is used primarily for cattle grazing and mixed farming, with the township of Gayndah providing the nearest shops, schools, and services around 20 kilometres away. Wetheron suits those seeking a deeply rural lifestyle in Queensland's North Burnett Region, known for its citrus orchards, cattle properties, and warm climate.
Wetheron falls under postcode 4625 and is governed by the North Burnett Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Callide electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4625
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4625, comparing the 2019–20 and 2023–24 financial years.
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4625; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Commute to Gayndah
🛣️ No public transport. A private vehicle is essential. Gayndah (~20 km) is the nearest town. Monto and Bundaberg are accessible by road for larger services.
A remote rural locality with no services, public transport, or pedestrian infrastructure. A private vehicle is required for all daily activities.
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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18401 Burnett Highway
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65 Pineapple Street
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33 Meson Street
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38 Meson Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the North Burnett Local Government Area, which contains Wetheron. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.