Wrattens Forest
QLD 4601 • Queensland
About Wrattens Forest
Wrattens Forest is a sparsely populated locality in Queensland, situated 178 kilometres north-west of Brisbane CBD in the region. Covering approximately 152.9 square kilometres, it has a negligible permanent resident population according to the 2021 Census. The area functions primarily as a geographic or administrative locality.
The locality is set in a predominantly rural or natural environment, with limited infrastructure and no established township. The surrounding landscape is typical of QLD. Access is by private vehicle, and local residents rely on nearby towns for essential services.
Wrattens Forest falls under postcode 4601 and is governed by the Gympie Council (Local Government Area). For federal elections, residents vote in the electorate of Flynn, while state elections fall under the Nanango electorate.
Location
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Income
ATO taxable income Postcode 4601
Median taxable income for individual taxpayers in postcode 4601 for the 2023–24 financial year (2019–20 data not published for this postcode).
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24, Individuals Table 8 (median & average taxable income by postcode). Covers all individuals who lodged a return in postcode 4601; postcodes with fewer than 200 lodgments are suppressed by the ATO.
Transport & Commute
Bus Services
- Limited or none — Nearest regional town Varies
Commute to Brisbane CBD
🛣️ Located 178 km from Brisbane CBD
This is a rural or semi-rural locality where virtually all errands require a private vehicle
Supermarkets Nearby
No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.
Schools
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5 Munro Street
Demographics
Population Growth
Gender Distribution (Census 2021)
Crime Statistics LGA-wide
These are the latest rates for the Gympie Local Government Area, which contains Wrattens Forest. Rates are per 100,000 residents for calendar year 2025; trends compare 2 and 10 year periods.