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Bald Knob

QLD 4552 • Queensland

280
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
20.48 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralHinterlandLeafyQuietBushland

About Bald Knob

Bald Knob is a rural locality set on the Blackall Range in Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland, approximately 78 kilometres north of Brisbane within the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area. With a 2021 Census population of 280, it is a small and scenic community of lifestyle properties and acreage holdings, perched amid lush subtropical rainforest and farmland with panoramic views across to the iconic Glass House Mountains. The median household income reflects its predominantly rural and lifestyle residential character, with many residents commuting to the Sunshine Coast or Brisbane for employment.

Bald Knob offers a nature-immersed lifestyle defined by the forested ranges, walking tracks, and open rural landscapes of the Blackall Range, making it popular with those seeking a quiet hinterland retreat within reasonable reach of the Sunshine Coast. The nearby townships of Maleny and Landsborough provide the closest access to supermarkets, cafes, schools, and medical services. Landsborough railway station on the Sunshine Coast Line is accessible within a short drive, offering a rail link to Brisbane for commuters, while the rural atmosphere, clean air, and views of the Glass House Mountains give Bald Knob its distinctive hinterland appeal.

Bald Knob falls under postcode 4552 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Glass House electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4552
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Longman
State Electorate
Glass House
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-26.73°, 152.77°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
20.48 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Nearest Train Stations

Landsborough Station
8 km
N/A — car required

Bus Services

  • Sunshine Coast Bus (limited) — Landsborough / Caloundra Approx. 20-30 min to Landsborough

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
78 km
By Train
Drive to Landsborough Station (~8km), then Sunshine Coast Line to Brisbane Roma Street (~1 hr 40 min)
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 1 hr 20 min – 1 hr 45 min via Steve Irwin Way / Bruce Hwy
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 1 hr – 1 hr 20 min

🛣️ A car is essential for reaching Landsborough station and local services; no direct bus to Brisbane from Bald Knob

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

Bald Knob is a dispersed rural locality where all errands and daily needs require a car; nearest services are in Maleny or Landsborough

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
280
▲ 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 Bald Knob known for? +

Bald Knob is known for its stunning views of the Glass House Mountains, lush Blackall Range rainforest, and its peaceful hinterland lifestyle in the Sunshine Coast region. The locality attracts those seeking acreage properties and a nature-connected lifestyle close to the Sunshine Coast and Brisbane.

How far is Bald Knob from Brisbane? +

Bald Knob is approximately 78 kilometres north of Brisbane, roughly a 1 hour to 1 hour 45 minute drive depending on traffic via Steve Irwin Way and the Bruce Highway. Landsborough station, around 8 kilometres from the locality, provides a rail connection to Brisbane.

Does Bald Knob have public transport? +

Bald Knob has very limited public transport. The nearest train station, Landsborough (approx. 8km), is on the Sunshine Coast Line with services to Brisbane. A private car is essential for reaching the station, local services in Maleny and Landsborough, and daily errands.

What is the population of Bald Knob? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bald Knob had a population of 280 people. It is a small rural locality in the Sunshine Coast Region within the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area, known for its acreage and lifestyle properties.

Is Bald Knob a good place to live? +

Bald Knob is ideal for those seeking a quiet, nature-immersed lifestyle on the Sunshine Coast hinterland with views of the Glass House Mountains. It suits families and individuals who value acreage living and rural scenery while remaining within a manageable drive of the Sunshine Coast's beaches, shopping, and Brisbane. The limited public transport and distance from services mean a car is essential.

What is the postcode for Bald Knob? +

The postcode for Bald Knob, Queensland is 4552, shared with other localities in the Sunshine Coast hinterland including Maleny.