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Amamoor

QLD 4570 • Queensland

720
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
34.36 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralAgriculturalHinterlandQuietAffordable

About Amamoor

Amamoor is a small rural town and locality in the Gympie Region of south-east Queensland, situated in the scenic Mary Valley approximately 18 kilometres south of Gympie and around 164 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane. The locality encompasses 34 square kilometres along the banks of Amamoor Creek, a tributary of the Mary River, with the Bruce Highway running to its eastern boundary and the Amamoor Forest Reserve bordering to the west. According to the 2021 Census, Amamoor had a population of 720 residents, with a median household income of 8,494 — below the state average — reflecting its character as a modest agricultural community.

Amamoor's lifestyle is defined by its lush natural surrounds — rolling farmland, dense state forest, and the gentle Mary Valley landscape that has shaped the region for over a century. The town has a primary school and a small, tightly knit community identity shaped by local farming and valley life, with the Amamoor Forest Reserve offering bushwalking and nature activities on the doorstep. Public transport is very limited, with most residents relying on private vehicles to reach services in Gympie; the historic Mary Valley branch railway line, which once connected the valley's communities, closed in 1994, and the area remains car-dependent.

Amamoor falls under postcode 4570 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Nanango electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4570
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Nanango
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.15°, 152.62°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
34.36 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • Limited regional services — Gympie 25–35 min

Commute to Gympie CBD

Distance
18 km
By Train
No direct train service; nearest station is Gympie (~18km north)
By Car (Peak)
20–30 min to Gympie
By Car (Off-Peak)
20–25 min to Gympie

🛣️ Bruce Highway provides access east; Sunshine Coast is approximately 80km south; Brisbane approximately 164km south

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Amamoor is a rural locality with minimal local services; a car is essential for all shopping, healthcare, and daily needs

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
720
▲ 0% growth

Population Growth

Gender Distribution (Census 2021)

Income 2016
N/A
Income 2021
N/A
▲ 0% increase

Income Comparison

📊 Population: ABS Census 2021
💰 Income: ABS Census 2021

Nearby Suburbs

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Amamoor known for? +

Amamoor is known for its place in the lush Mary Valley, surrounded by the Amamoor Forest Reserve and the Amamoor Creek. The town has a long agricultural history and retains a small, close-knit rural character. The historic Mary Valley railway line, which once served the town, closed in 1994.

How far is Amamoor from Gympie? +

Amamoor is approximately 18 kilometres south of Gympie, making it roughly a 20–25 minute drive along the Bruce Highway and Mary Valley roads.

Does Amamoor have public transport? +

Amamoor has no rail service — the Mary Valley branch line closed in 1994. Bus services are very limited, and a private vehicle is the practical necessity for getting around and reaching services in Gympie.

What is the population of Amamoor? +

According to the 2021 Census, Amamoor had a population of 720 people across its 34 square kilometre locality, with a low residential density of around 21 people per square kilometre.

Is Amamoor a good place to live? +

Amamoor suits people seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle in the beautiful Mary Valley with access to natural bushland and a genuine farming community. It is best suited to those who are self-sufficient and comfortable with car-dependent living, as services and transport are limited.

What is the postcode for Amamoor? +

The postcode for Amamoor is 4570, which it shares with Gympie and several other localities in the Gympie Region.