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Woowoonga

QLD 4621 • Queensland

117
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Personal Income
95.08 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalRemoteQuiet
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About Woowoonga

Woowoonga is a large, sparsely settled rural locality in the North Burnett Region of Queensland, located approximately 6 kilometres north-east of Biggenden and 91.8 kilometres south-west of Bundaberg. It covers roughly 95 square kilometres of cattle grazing and mixed-farming country in the Wide Bay–Burnett region, about 336 kilometres north of Brisbane. The locality had a population of 117 in the 2021 Census, spread across a landscape defined by Degilbo Creek and open pastoral land. Its North Burnett setting means services and community life centre on the nearby town of Biggenden.

Daily life in Woowoonga is shaped by farming and the strong rural ties of the North Burnett community. Biggenden, just a short drive to the south-west, provides a general store, school, and basic community services, while Childers (approximately 45 kilometres north-east) and Bundaberg offer fuller retail and medical options. There is no public transport, and a private vehicle is essential for all travel. The locality's wide open spaces, cattle properties, and quiet country character attract those seeking a genuine rural lifestyle in Queensland's hinterland.

Woowoonga falls under postcode 4621 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 Maryborough electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4621
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
North Burnett
Federal Electorate
Flynn
State Electorate
Maryborough
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-25.54°, 152.04°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
95.08 km²
Population Density
1 /km²
Elevation
0m

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💰 Income

ATO taxable income Postcode 4621

Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4621 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).

Median 2019–20
N/A
Median 2023–24
$34,819
Average taxable income (2023–24)
$49,029

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4621; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus service — Car required for all travel N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
336 km
By Train
No direct train service
By Car (Peak)
3 hr 30 min – 4 hr
By Car (Off-Peak)
3 hr – 3 hr 30 min

🛣️ Access via the Burnett Highway; Bundaberg is the nearest significant regional centre

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Very remote rural locality with no local services; a car is essential for everything, with Biggenden the nearest service point

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

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👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
117
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021

🚔 Crime Statistics LGA-wide

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

Break & enter (dwelling)
508.8 / 100k
2yr Down 32.5% 10yr Up 50.5%
Motor vehicle theft
216.7 / 100k
2yr Up 24.6% 10yr Up 188.4%
Non-FV assault
942.2 / 100k
2yr Up 10.8% 10yr Up 144.6%
Robbery (unarmed)
9.4 / 100k
2yr Down 51.2% 10yr —
Steal from vehicle
207.3 / 100k
2yr Down 23.4% 10yr Stable
View all offence categories for North Burnett →

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Woowoonga known for? +

Woowoonga is a quiet rural locality in Queensland's North Burnett Region, known for its pastoral farming land, Degilbo Creek, and the wide open character of the Wide Bay–Burnett hinterland.

How far is Woowoonga from Brisbane? +

Woowoonga is approximately 336 kilometres north of Brisbane, a drive of around 3.5 to 4 hours via the Bruce or Burnett highways.

Does Woowoonga have public transport? +

There is no public transport serving Woowoonga. A car is essential; the nearest town with basic services is Biggenden, approximately 6 kilometres to the south-west.

What is the population of Woowoonga? +

Woowoonga recorded a population of 117 in the 2021 Census, spread across approximately 95 square kilometres of rural land in the North Burnett Region.

Is Woowoonga a good place to live? +

Woowoonga suits those who value a true rural lifestyle with wide open spaces, low population density, and a strong connection to Queensland's farming community. It is not suited to those who rely on urban services, public transport, or a short commute.

What is the postcode for Woowoonga? +

The postcode for Woowoonga is 4621.

Is Woowoonga a safe area? +

Crime statistics are recorded at the Local Government Area level. Woowoonga is part of the North Burnett 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.