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Bogie

QLD 4805 • Queensland

207
Population (2021)
N/A
Median Income
3988.02 km²
Area
N/A
Median Rent
RuralRemoteAgriculturalOutback

About Bogie

Bogie is a vast rural locality in the Whitsunday Region of Queensland, covering approximately 3,988 square kilometres of pastoral and agricultural land in North Queensland. Situated approximately 55 kilometres south-west of Bowen, 243 kilometres south-east of Townsville, and over 1,200 kilometres north-north-west of Brisbane, the locality is a remote outpost of station country typical of the inland Whitsunday hinterland. With a population of just 207 residents spread across this enormous area, Bogie is characterised by cattle grazing properties, open savanna grasslands, and a sparsely settled pastoral community.

The locality's economy is centred on cattle grazing and broad-acre farming, with large rural properties and stations dominating the landscape. The nearest service towns are Collinsville (approximately 32 kilometres to the south) and Bowen (approximately 55 kilometres to the north-east), both providing basic community facilities. There is no rail or regular bus service to Bogie, and a private vehicle is essential for all travel. The surrounding landscape offers wide open vistas of Queensland's dry tropical hinterland, making Bogie suited to those who embrace an isolated station lifestyle far from urban conveniences.

Bogie falls under postcode 4805 and is governed by the local council Council (LGA). For state elections, residents vote in the Burdekin electorate.

📍 Location

State
Queensland
Postcode
4805
Urban Area
N/A
LGA / Council
N/A
Federal Electorate
Dawson
State Electorate
Burdekin
Type
Locality
Timezone
Brisbane (UTC+10)
Coordinates
-20.02°, 148.46°
Statistical Area
N/A
Area
3988.02 km²
Elevation
0m

🚌 Transport & Commute

Bus Services

  • No regular bus services — N/A N/A

Commute to Brisbane CBD

Distance
1205 km
By Train
No rail service to Bogie
By Car (Peak)
Approx. 12-13 hours drive to Brisbane
By Car (Off-Peak)
Approx. 12 hours drive to Brisbane

🛣️ Nearest towns: Collinsville (~32km south), Bowen (~55km north-east); Townsville is 243km north-west

Walkability Almost All Errands Require a Car

An extremely remote pastoral locality with no local services; a vehicle is essential for everything

🛒 Supermarkets Nearby

No major supermarkets listed for this suburb.

🎓 Schools

👥 Demographics

Census 2016
0
Census 2021
207
▲ 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 Bogie known for? +

Bogie is known as a vast cattle grazing and pastoral district in Queensland's Whitsunday hinterland. The locality comprises large rural stations and agricultural properties spread across nearly 4,000 square kilometres of dry tropical landscape.

How far is Bogie from Bowen? +

Bogie is approximately 55 kilometres south-west of Bowen, QLD. The nearest small town is Collinsville, about 32 kilometres to the south, while Townsville is roughly 243 kilometres to the north-west.

Does Bogie have public transport? +

Bogie has no rail service or regular bus routes. The locality is extremely remote and a private vehicle is the only practical means of transport.

What is the population of Bogie? +

According to the 2021 Census, Bogie has a population of 207 people, spread across a locality area of approximately 3,988 square kilometres — one of the most sparsely populated localities in Queensland.

Is Bogie a good place to live? +

Bogie suits those who value a genuine outback station lifestyle in North Queensland. Residents of the pastoral holdings enjoy wide open spaces and the quiet of the tropical hinterland, though all services, shopping, and medical facilities require a significant drive to Bowen or Townsville.

What is the postcode for Bogie? +

The postcode for Bogie, QLD is 4805, which it shares with several other localities in the Whitsunday Region.